Advice for working and studying abroad
If you are interested in exploring global opportunities now or in the future, we are here to offer you the advice and support that you need.
Study abroad
Take part in an exchange study at one of our 160+ partner universities, which will provide academic credit towards your Essex degree.
Year abroad
Make your degree a 4-year course and spend Year 3 abroad. You'll return to Essex to complete your final year.
Term abroad
Spend the first term of your final year at one of our partner universities. You'll need to contact your department to discuss if this is an option for you. Just pop in to your departmental office or come for a the Essex Abroad office on square 2 for a chat.
For more information visit Study Abroad.
Resources
Searching courses
Sourcing funding
- Association of Commonwealth Universities
- IEFA (for international scholarships and financial aid)
- Postgraduate Studentships
Support for UK nationals wishing to study abroad is available through the Fulbright Commission (for the USA) and the British Council.
Work abroad
We offer the opportunity to undertake a period of industry-based work placement abroad, which will count as part of your Essex degree.
International careers
Our Careers Consultants can provide you with advice and guidance for seeking jobs outside of the UK.
Resources
Prospects provides a range of careers information, advice and opportunities for students and graduates. See the working abroad pages for a guide to funding work overseas, including country guides, where to find vacancies and teaching English as a foreign language.
GoinGlobal is a comprehensive career and employment resource, filled with everything you need to find jobs and internships at home and abroad. It has a worldwide job vacancy board as well as guides on how to localise your CV and cover letter for applications abroad.
Access to GoinGlobal is only available to current Essex students; you will need to log in using your regular Essex campus IT credentials.
Eures is the European job mobility portal providing information, advice and job listings.
GradlinkUK provides resources and advice to allow students from China, South-East Asia (ASEAN), the Gulf, Central and Eastern Europe, Canada, Africa, India and Bangladesh studying at universities across the UK to connect with leading graduate employers in their home countries.
WorkingAbroad is an online resource for students looking for organisations to carry out ethical volunteering or internships abroad.
Volunteer abroad
Develop new skills or build on existing ones in a different culture and country, taking part in new experiences that can add to your CV.
There are a number of organisations that have created overseas programmes for volunteers, lasting from 1 week to 1 year:
Teach English abroad
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is is a great way to experience life abroad, either as a paid teacher or a volunteer.
Resources
- Tefl.com - find TEFL jobs abroad.
- Love TEFL - practical information about TEFL plus a worldwide TEFL jobs board.
You can volunteer even if you don't have a TEFL certificate.
Research abroad
Undertake a period of research or project work, based either in a research lab/group or in the field, with supervision from a host organisation approved by Essex.
Funding opportunities
There are a number of funding opportunities available through Essex Abroad, and a wide range of scholarships and bursaries are offered by the University to support your studies.
