Outbound study abroad
The University of Hertfordshire offers you a unique opportunity to spend part of your course studying at one of our many partner universities around the world or to take a work placement overseas.
Why should I study abroad?
With more and more companies working internationally, there has never been a better time to be well travelled. Experience of living in another country - and even better, speaking the language – can make a great impression on future employers. It is an adventure you will never forget, boosting your confidence, increasing your independence, introducing you to new people and cultures and giving you a fresh perspective on the world. You will also pick up valuable skills and experience that will help you stand out from the crowd.
In terms of employability, a Universities UK report (2019) showed that mobile graduates are more likely to get a better class of degree, to be in a graduate level job and to have a higher starting salary and less likely to be unemployed.
It may also not cost as much as you think. Many of our destinations have a lower cost of living and you may be eligible for financial support.
Can I study abroad?
Study abroad is open to undergraduate students on the vast majority of our courses. All eligible students can study in an additional ‘sandwich’ year, taken between the second and final years, and on some courses, you are also able to study abroad in the second year.
You may be required to achieve certain grades to study abroad or at some partner universities. It may also be subject to sufficient places being available and suitable modules being offered in terms of curriculum.
You will gain academic recognition for your period of study abroad, which may be in terms of credit, the degree award title or both.
You will be expected to take the same workload as the undergraduate students you will be studying alongside at the partner university. This will be the equivalent of 60 UK credits per semester and 120 UK credits for the whole year.
How long can I study for?
You can study for a semester or a whole year, depending on your course and where you want to go. If you elect to take an additional ‘sandwich year’, you also have the option to combine study with a work placement.
If you cannot take a semester or year, we also offer summer schools at our partner universities which we advertise in the spring of each year. Summer schools will normally last three to four weeks and will also give you that valuable international experience. You may want to try a summer school first before committing to a semester or a whole year of studying abroad.
Tuition fees
You pay no tuition fees to the partner university while studying abroad.
However, you do pay fees to the University of Hertfordshire in the second year. You do not pay fees to the University of Hertfordshire in the sandwich year.
| Type of study programme | Tuition fees |
|---|---|
| UK nationals studying abroad for two semesters in the second year | 15% tuition fees |
| International students studying abroad for two semesters in the second year | Full tuition fees |
| UK and international students studying abroad for one semester in the second year | Full tuition fees |
| UK and international students studying abroad in a sandwich year of a four year degree | Nil fees |
Financial support
You may be eligible to receive loans from Student Finance England that you would normally receive while studying at the University. Please contact the Funding Team for further information about student finance: funding@herts.ac.uk.
For students studying abroad in 2026-27, Turing Scheme funding will continue to be processed, subject to eligibility criteria and the availability of funding. Students are normally eligible to receive Turing funding for one academic year only. Students undertaking study abroad for two consecutive academic years may not be eligible for Turing funding for both years and should consult the Study Abroad Team for advice.
The UK Turing Scheme will not provide funding for study abroad placements from the 2027-28 academic year onwards. Instead, once the UK officially re-joins the Erasmus+ programme in 2027, eligible students undertaking a study abroad period at one of the University's partner universities in Europe may be able to receive funding through Erasmus+, subject to programme regulations, eligibility criteria and the availability of funding.
Erasmus+ grants are intended to help contribute towards the additional costs associated with studying abroad, including travel and living expenses.
Students do not apply directly to Erasmus+; information about funding, eligibility and the application process will be provided by the Study Abroad Office. Funding will be available only for eligible students studying at partner universities in Europe.
Our partners
We have partnerships with universities in more than 40 different countries all around the world, offering you a wide choice of destinations on six continents.
See the full list of our partner universities .
Study aborad "where will you go" (PDF - 4.39 Mb)
Language
You don't necessarily need to speak a foreign language to study abroad. We have a wide range of partnerships in English speaking countries.
Get in touch
Contact the Study Abroad Team to find out more about studying abroad.