Global Opportunities for Physics students

All Physics students (except MPhys in Physics with Philosophy, MPhys in Mathematics and Physics) can apply for an additional year abroad to exclusive partners. Depending on the destination, you may either be able to take taught modules or a research project. Check the details below for available options. For exchanges at exclusive partners for Physics, MPhys students will go abroad after their third year, and BSc students will go abroad after their second year.

Year Abroad Exchange Destinations

France: University of Lille (B1 French required), University of Strasbourg (B1 French required, Physics students studying at Strasbourg may take taught modules only - research placements are not possible.)

Germany: Ruhr University Bochum (B1 German required), Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (B2 German required), University of Münster (B1 German required), Heidelberg University (B1 German required)

Italy: University of Bologna (A2 Italian required)

University-wide: Undergraduate Physics students may also apply to study abroad at one of York’s University-wide partners, which are open to students from most other departments at the University.

ISEP (International Student Exchange Program) Exchange:
As part of your internal application for an additional year abroad, you can list ISEP as one of your preferred choices. Begin by exploring the ISEP Minisite and using the ISEP Program Finder to research possible destinations; make sure to apply the 'ISEP Exchange' filter to tailor your search and your field of study. Please be aware that ISEP Direct is not available. 

• Credit-replacing - Only MPhys students (except MPhys in Physics with Philosophy, MPhys in Mathematics and Physics) can apply for a credit replacing year to study at one of York's University-wide partners (English-speaking countries only) and take taught modules. MPhys students will go abroad after their second year.
• Additional year - All Physics students (except MPhys in Physics with Philosophy, MPhys in Mathematics and Physics) can go abroad for an additional year to study at one of York's University-wide partners. At some of our departmental partner universities it may be possible to take a research project instead of taught modules. MPhys students will go abroad after their third year; and BSc students go after their second year.

* year abroad opportunities available to you depend on your degree programme. Please refer to the information below and contact your Departmental International Officer if you are unsure.

For more on what you can expect if you decide to study abroad, read our student stories.