Choose your course
The first step to studying abroad with UEA is to ensure you are on a course with a year abroad or an optional semester abroad. We have many great courses at UEA, so always ensure yours includes study abroad.
Timeline of Preparation
Year Abroad students study abroad during year 3 of their 4-year degree, and Semester Abroad students study abroad during the second semester of year 2 of their 3-year degree. Things happen at different times, but both groups of students go through the same steps:
| Year Abroad students | Semester Abroad students | |
|---|---|---|
| Attend talks and research options | Year 1 | Beginning of Year 1 |
| Choose universities and receive destination allocation | Beginning of Year 2 | End of Year 1 |
| Apply to host destination and prepare for travel | End of Year 2 | Summer before Year 2 |
| Study Abroad | Year 3 | End of Year 2 |