International Opportunities

Experience the opportunity of a lifetime and take your studies or work overseas.

Check out our International Opportunities brochure here.

For Level 5 students, nominations for Trimester 2 study in the 2021/22 academic year are subject to COVID-19 developments. Nominations and applications are expected by 15 October 2021.

For Level 4 students, nominations for full-year and semester only study in 2022-23 will be due in March 2022. Please contact your School for further information. A list of exchange coordinators is available online here. Further information is also available from the International Opportunities team.

Please see below for information about the Erasmus+ and International Exchange programme.

Funding is available via the Turing Scheme for study placements in the USA, Canada and South Korea. Please see here for details of our partners.

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Highlights

MEET US AT OUR VIRTUAL OFFICE

Come and chat with us about your options to study or work abroad in 2021-22 at our Virtual Office.

Every Wednesday, 2pm-3pm.

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International Futures

The world has changed! Take advantage of your time at home to #stayinternational and be a global citizen! Meet students from all over the world and gain global exposure. Please contact the team for information regarding International Futures.

Stay International Toolkit

It’s easy to become a global citizen, and travelling isn’t the only way to do it! Discover how to experience the world through global education and learning, involvement in global causes and the global community and a lot more.

View our toolkit

Your international opportunities

Explore all of our international opportunities and discover where you could go.

Please note that given the current COVID-19 pandemic and global health crisis, there is a travel ban in place at the University of Salford. Students may engage in virtual opportunities where approved by individual schools and our International Futures programme.

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Studying abroad

Outgoing students

As a current student here at Salford, you may be considering your options for studying or working abroad as part of your degree. There are various schemes in place for you to consider:

International Exchange

Erasmus+

Short-term and Virtual Opportunities

Internationalisation at Home activities (contact team for details).

Interested? Submit an enquiry form now and have a look at our brochure.

Learn a language before you travel abroad! The University Wide Language Programme offers Arabic, BSL, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish.

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International Exchange for outgoing students

For Level 5 students, nominations for Trimester 2 study in the 2021/22 academic year are subject to COVID-19 developments...

Person on a bridge looking at buildings across the river.

Erasmus+ for outgoing students

For Level 5 students, nominations for Trimester 2 study in the 2021/22 academic...

Student studying at her desk in the library

Things to know before you go

Living in a different country can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It’s an opportunity to explore a new culture, meet...

Turing Scheme Information

The University of Salford has secured funding to support International Exchanges and specific mobility projects in the Schools of...

International Opportunities: our partnerships

We are partners with institutions across the globe, giving current students, students from abroad and our members of staff the...

Studying with us

Incoming students

Whether you're considering studying with us for just one semester or a full academic year, it's important to consider the different schemes available to you. For incoming students, there are three programmes in place: Study Abroad, Erasmus+ and International Exchange.

You can also prepare to live and study in the UK with an online course offered by the British Council.

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Study Abroad Programme

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic and global health crisis, Study Abroad applications will be looked at on a case by case basis...

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Erasmus+ for incoming students

We’re a proud member of the Erasmus+ mobility scheme and have taken part in the...

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International Exchange for incoming students

Studying in another country is a great way to broaden your knowledge, enrich your experiences and gain new skills to help you...

Speak to our approved education consultants

Studying with us

We have a great international and multicultural community here at Salford, with students joining us from across the world...

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Testimonial

Tatiana Bulcão: why I chose to study abroad

Leaving your home country and moving somewhere with a totally different culture, habits and weather sounds like the scariest thing...

University life

Why study at Salford?

If you're an incoming student, there are plenty of reasons why you should choose to study abroad with us: our unbeatable links to industry, state-of-the-art facilities and award-winning academics will enhance your experience and increase your employability.

Take a look at our virtual tour

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In the city

Discover the vibrant city life of Manchester and Salford, from the beauty of the...

University Life

Academic facilities

We have a long history of providing people with the tools they need to succeed, and we've got ambitious plans for the future as...

University Life

Accommodation

Living in student accommodation is a great way to get settled into university life, meet new people and immerse yourself in the...

University Life

Student support services

We want you to enjoy your time studying here, but we understand that there may be times you need a little extra support to help...

Teaching and training

Opportunities for staff

Training or teaching abroad will enrich your experiences and broaden your perspectives; explore what opportunities available to you. Listen to Inez's Living Library Podcast and discover more about international life experience.

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Erasmus+ for staff

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic and global health crisis, we do not expect to release further calls for staff mobility...

Staff

Alessandra Poti: my Erasmus+ experience

International Mobility and Projects Coordinator Alessandra Poti took part in the...

Testimonials

Real-world experiences

Hear from students and staff about their experiences studying and working abroad. From Salford to Barcelona, the USA to Finland: there's a whole range of international opportunities awaiting you.

See all testimonials

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Outgoing Students

International Opportunities

MEET US AT OUR VIRTUAL OFFICE

International Futures

Stay International Toolkit

Your international opportunities

Outgoing students

International Exchange for outgoing students

Erasmus+ for outgoing students

Things to know before you go

Turing Scheme Information

International Opportunities: our partnerships

Incoming students

Study Abroad Programme

Erasmus+ for incoming students

International Exchange for incoming students

Studying with us

Tatiana Bulcão: why I chose to study abroad

Why study at Salford?

In the city

Academic facilities

Accommodation

Student support services

Opportunities for staff

Erasmus+ for staff

Alessandra Poti: my Erasmus+ experience

Real-world experiences

WORKING WITH BIG CATS: TRIP OF A LIFETIME

WHY YOU SHOULD EMBRACE AN INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

LILI BREWIN: STUDYING IN THE USA

STUDYING IN THE UK: FROM FRANCE TO SALFORD

TV TRAINEESHIP: Q&A WITH JOHN AYRTON

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