As an undergraduate at Essex, you can add a year abroad to your degree, spending your third year at one of over 150 partner universities before returning for a final year at Essex.

Alternatively, some departments offer a term abroad. For eligibility details and availability within your department, please check the how to apply pages or speak with your department or the Essex Abroad team.

Essex is also a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), a U.S.-based network connecting students to over 200 universities worldwide. For more information and application details, visit Essex’s ISEP pages and list ISEP as an exchange option.

At Essex, we understand the value of global work experience. Our international placement opportunities allow you to work in organizations worldwide, giving you practical skills and cultural knowledge to stand out in the global job market.

As a part of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance, Essex is one of ten young universities helping to create one of the first true European Universities through the Young University for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance. We’re working with partners from higher education, and the non-governmental and private sector to shape the future of European higher education by establishing a European University that's open to all.

YUFE offers you an extensive selection of courses and activities, but also the possibility for the full YUFE experience. Explore all your possibilities and opportunities from the catalogues!

• OpenYUFE (Former Student Journey)
• YUFE Bachelor (Urban Sustainability Studies) – upcoming 2025
• YUFE Minors
• Civic Engagement Activities
• Academy Lectures
• Master the Future of Life Sciences (Bio YUFE)
• Professional Training Activities
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• YUFE speak your language
• Certification

Discover the perfect opportunity to spend a summer completing an international internship or research abroad. We've got a range of programmes to suit your needs and give you the best experience possible.

Internships

A work placement allows you to apply the skills you’ve gained in the classroom to real-world situations, enhancing both your practical experience and cross-cultural competencies. We collaborate with select internship providers, and Essex Abroad offers funding opportunities to help support your international internship experience.

Summer schools

We offer a variety of summer school programs in collaboration with our global partner institutions. Most of our summer schools are subject-specific, while others focus on unique cultural themes. Discover more details about our summer school offerings.

Volunteering

We partner with select volunteering program providers known for unique and affordable opportunities, as attested by previous participants. Essex Abroad also provides funding options to support your international volunteering experience.