Studying abroad as part of your degree

• Eastern Illinois University , Charleston, Illinois
• Georgia College State University , Milledgeville, Georgia
• Montana State University Billings , Billings, Montana
• Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia
• Southern Oregon University , Ashland, Oregon
• University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine
• Westminster College, Fulton Missouri
• James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah

• King's University College, London Ontario, Canada
• St Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Leiden University, The Netherlands

• Satisfactory completion of all modules for Year 1
• You must be aware of the financial implications of the visa and exchange programme
• You must demonstrate that you have researched the institution to which you have applied, and must show an appreciation for the cultural, economical and social differences and understanding what this would mean to you as an individual
• You have been accepted at your host institution
• An understanding of the modules you will take whilst abroad
• If you need to change your modules for any reason you must inform the Study Abroad Coordinators of your intention and the details of the replacement module - before making the change
• The University of Winchester is not obliged to accept any marks, grades or credits obtained in any assessment, essay or examination for modules studied other than those agreed with your Programme Leader and confirmed by the Study Abroad Coordinator.
• Any unapproved deviation from the list of modules given above may seriously jeopardise your progression onto the final year of your programme here and the final award of your degree. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are taking the correct number of approved credits at the correct level
• The University retains the right to withdraw its support for any student who fails to meet requirements for the exchange at any stage or any student guilty of misconduct prior to or during the exchange
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Studying in a different country is a challenge and a joy. You should be aware of the difference in teaching style, assessment types, class sizes, contact with teachers and expectations.

If you have a learning agreement at the University of Winchester please inform the Study Abroad Coordinators right away. We can help you set up a learning agreement in your host institution.

You will be marked and graded at your host university. Depending on your institution these marks will be returned and we will convert them to Winchester credits only for semester abroad exchanges. All your modules (and module changes) must be approved with your programme leader in order to be eligible for credits at Winchester

Depending on your Study Abroad programme, the University prepares students for Study Abroad through pre-departure meetings. These sessions will prepare you for:

• ​Application to host institution
• Visa application and travel covers
• Module selections at host university
• Homesickness and cultural differences

These sessions are vital to prepare you for your Study Abroad programme Please check with the Study Abroad Coordinators when these sessions are run.

Please check with your host university the relevant semester information. You will normally be expected to arrive before traditional induction for international induction sessions. Please refer to the information provided from your host institution for more information.

You will not pay any tuition fees to your host institution. As an exchange, you will continue to pay fees to the University of Winchester. 

Accommodation fees vary depending on the programme. Please see information from your host institution. In most cases you will be placed in University Halls.

The University of Winchester will provide you with full Travel Cover for the duration of your Study Abroad programme.
 
Please read the Travel Cover documents to ensure that you are aware of the coverage, these will be provided to you upon successful application.
 
There are a few partner institutions who require students to be protected by additional host university insurance. If this is the case then you should take out the insurance required at your host institution. You will remain protected under the University of Winchester Travel Cover but cannot claim on both. Please refer to documents from your host institution for more information.

​If you are studying outside of the EEA​ (European Economic Area)​ you will normally be required to get a visa. Please refer to the information regarding the visa you should apply for, and keep informed about costs. You will be required to arrange your own interview and pay for travel to/from the embassy.​ 

• Students exchanging to America or Canada we provide financial support from our Access Fund for students with a lower household income. We base this support on the SFE thresholds of £25,000 p.a. and £42,875 p.a.
• Students who study abroad may also be eligible to apply for a Student Finance England Travel Grant, you can find out more on the government website for study abroad grants.
• We apply for funding through the Turing scheme. Please contact globalmobility@winchester.ac.uk

You should ensure you complete the following actions:

• Confirm with your current bank your intentions to Study Abroad
• Ensure you are aware of emergency contact details for your bank (lost/stolen cards, money transfer, problems accessing online/mobile banking)
• Have a 'safety net' of funds which you can access easily if required
• Any money that is used as evidence to support your application to Study Abroad should be accessible to you should you require it (if it is in your parents/ guardians bank account then ensure that you have their contact details and they have your bank details to transfer money)
• Be aware of the current exchange rate - and consider whether it is better to transfer money in sterling or using a 3rd party (outside of your bank) to exchange the money.
• Be aware of charges for wiring/ transferring cash

Using your bank account abroad

There are various forms of online and mobile banking which could be used abroad. Ensure your bank knows you will be abroad during this period. Please check with your bank, account charges that might occur should you complete transactions abroad.