Going from Brookes

We have more than 150 agreements with partner universities worldwide in Australia, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Thailand, Uruguay, Vietnam and the United States giving you the opportunity to study abroad for up to two semesters.

Discover more about exchanges

An international year abroad (sandwich placement) is an exceptional opportunity for you to gain global experience by spending a year abroad between your second and third years of study. This placement offers remarkable flexibility, allowing you to choose modules that align with your academic and professional goals while immersing yourself in a different cultural and educational environment.

During this year, you will benefit from significantly reduced tuition fees to Oxford Brookes and will not have to pay tuition fees to your host institution, making it an affordable option for international exposure. More details on tuition fees can be found on our Money Matters page. Additionally, the placement is eligible for Turing Scheme funding, which means you might receive financial support depending on the availability of funds and the amount granted to Oxford Brookes by the government in a given year.

The programmes available encompass a wide range of disciplines, ensuring that you, regardless of your field of study, can take advantage of this unique educational experience.

You may attend a partner university for a whole academic year in addition to your three year degree course, normally after your second year, as a sandwich year between Levels 5 and 6.  This will be year 3 of your study, and you will complete your studies in year 4. Visit our HSS International Google site for more information.

There are a range of opportunities available to give you a wider international experience as part of your studies, including summer schools.

Find out more about the options available

The Turing Scheme provides funding for students studying in the UK to undertake periods of study or work placement across the world. This enables the University to provide students with the opportunity to develop new skills, gain international experience and improve their employability. In addition, students can develop a range of soft skills, enhance their language skills and develop their intercultural awareness.

Students cannot apply directly to the Turing team for funding. Universities submit an institutional bid based on predicted mobilities for the next funding cycle. Please note that individual student funding is not guaranteed even if the University is successful in attracting funding. In cases where demand for eligible mobility placements exceeds the funding amount the University was allocated, the disbursement of funding will take place based on Widening Participation principles in line with the aims and objectives of the Turing Scheme. 

For more information, please view our Turing Scheme FAQs. Please reach out to the Global Mobility and Engagement team on studyabroad@brookes.ac.uk for more information on Turing funding available in any given year.