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Study, work or volunteer abroad
York's global opportunities give you the chance to explore the world.
As a York student, you'll have opportunities to take your learning abroad for a year or a summer. With us and our international partner universities on your side, it's your perfect chance to experience other cultures with the safety and support you need to thrive.
Why go abroad?
- Give your employability a major boost, and a competitive edge in the global workforce before your career gets off the ground.
- Broaden your cultural and social perspectives, and experience new environments as a fully-fledged local, not a tourist.
- Develop your language and communication skills, expand your professional networks, and make friends from around the world.
- Boost your self-confidence, independence and ambition, and conquer challenges using strengths you never knew you had.
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Go for a year
Expand your horizons through our study exchange programmes.
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Go for a summer
Immerse yourself with a short course at one of our global partners.
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Learn a language
Gain skills and cultural knowledge before you go abroad with our language courses.