STUDY ABROAD IN 2022/2023 - WHERE WILL YOU GO? AS PART OF YOUR YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY DEGREE
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STUDY
ABROAD
IN 2022/2023
AS PART OF YOUR YORK ST JOHN
UNIVERSITY DEGREE
WHERE WILL YOU GO?
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A once in a lifetime opportunity
that shouldn’t be missed. This
scheme provides a grant that
you’re never going to be offered
again, so why not meet new
people, travel and complete
your degree whilst being helped
financially along the way?
Robert, Studied in the Netherlands
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TOP 10
REASONS TO STUDY ABROAD
OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL ENHANCE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY
“It was an incredibly invaluable and unforgettable 26% less likely to be out of work
experience. It offered a great opportunity to travel (I visited 12% more likely to get a 1st or a 2:1
six other countries while abroad) and meet new people, 5.5% higher average wage earners
and it will be a place that will always feel like home.” 6% more likely to be in graduate jobs
Georgia, studied in Sweden (six months after graduation)
Source: UniversitiesUK- Gone international 2019
DISCOVER A DIFFERENT CULTURE
SO WHAT ABOUT YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS?
“Studying abroad opened my eyes to a culture that
revolved around friends, family, food and enjoying life. 24% more likely to be in a graduate level role
Aside from studying, learning Spanish and volunteering six months after graduation
in a school, the University network also offered trips 10% more likely to gain a 1st or 2:1
away. I was lucky enough to go to Morocco and I took a (2015/16 study abroad students)
road trip around Andalusia with some friends I made.”
Liv, studied in Spain NO EXTRA TIME OR EXTRA TUITION FEES
Your study abroad experience will not add time to your
GAIN AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF FRIENDS degree. You will be able to go abroad as part of your
degree either in your second or third year (Primary
“I now have friends from USA, France, Germany, Education only) and you won’t pay extra tuition fees to
Bulgaria, Egypt, Finland, Colombia and Australia. This is your host university.
the thing I’ll treasure the most; no matter where I am in
the world a friend won’t be too far away.”
Beth, studied in Germany
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TOP 10
REASONS TO STUDY ABROAD WHAT IS STUDY ABROAD?
The Study Abroad programme is an incredible opportunity
BROADEN YOUR INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK for you to spend a semester or a year of your York St John
University Undergraduate degree in a different country.
“I enjoyed my study abroad experience so
• All students will receive a minimum grant of £750
much that after finishing my degree I moved
straight back to Norway.” • Study Abroad will not add extra time to your degree
Joe, studied in Norway • You will not pay tuition fees to your host institution
• Modules in non-English speaking destinations are
EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT UNIVERSITY delivered in English
HOW DOES IT WORK?
“From living with a roomate in the US, to building an
igloo in Norway, you will experience new ways to learn
and experience the world around you.”
Hannah, studied in the USA
We have exchange agreements in place with excellent
universities all around the world that have been carefully
GAIN NEW PERSPECTIVES ON YOUR SUBJECT AREA selected for their quality and compatibility with York St John
University programmes.
“I had already considered teaching English as a foreign
language and this exchange has cemented the idea for All modules you study abroad are credit bearing and will count
after my QTS year.” towards your York St John University degree. This will give
Chris, Primary Education you access to a wide range of modules that you can’t take at
York St John University such as Get Rich! Wealth in American
History and Norwegian Society, Education and Culture.
IMPROVE YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS
“Now, I am a courageous Spanish speaker
and so much more confident at cultivating
enriching opportunities for myself and leading
an autonomous life.”
Nina, studied in Spain
Going on exchange was one of the best
things I have ever experienced and gave me
the opportunity to travel. I made so many
memories over the semester that wouldn’t
have been possible without the opportunity
of Study Abroad!
Kate, studied in Australia
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FUNDING COSTS
Grant* STUDENT FINANCE LOAN It is very important that you research
All students who study abroad will If you are in receipt of a maintenance loan, costs associated with Study Abroad
before you apply.
receive a minimum grant of £750 you will continue to receive this as usual
from Erasmus+ (EU/EEA destinations) or when you are abroad. Please think carefully about:
York St John University / Turing Scheme • Travel to and from your host
STUDENT FINANCE TRAVEL GRANT
(TBC) for non-EU/EEA destinations.’ • Accommodation
You may be able to claim back some • Visa costs
Erasmus+ travel expenses from your period abroad. • Living costs
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s The amount of grant depends on your • Course books
flagship student exchange programme. household income, and covers reasonable
ACCOMMODATION ABROAD
All York St John University students who costs incurred on travel expenses during Accommodation options vary depending
study abroad in Europe will receive an an academic year. For more information, on where you go. Most institutions offer
EU Grant of €370- €420 per month. contact Student Finance England (SFE). university accommodation or guidance on
sourcing private accommodation.
Students from households with an www.gov.uk/travel-grants-
annual income of under £25k will receive students-england ACCOMMODATION IN YORK
an additional €120 per month. (SEMESTER EXCHANGE)
BUTEX scholarship If you study abroad for one
Extra financial support may also be semester, you are guaranteed a place in York
available if you have a physical, mental Each year BUTEX awards a number of
St John University accommodation for the
or health related condition that would scholarships to students studying abroad for semester you are not abroad.
make your participation in Erasmus+ either a semester or for a whole academic
VISAS
impossible, without the extra support. year. For more information, please visit
Each country has its own visa requirements.
www.butex.ac.uk/scholarships Your host university will let you know if you
need a visa and will contact you regarding the
William A Gauld Scholarship process. If you are an international student,
Care leavers and estranged students can please contact the embassy for the country
that you will be studying in.
apply for the William A Gauld Scholarship to
help fund their study abroad. Please be aware that your passport must be
TUITION FEE REDUCTION: valid for at least six months after the end of
All Home students who study abroad for a Please contact Anna Deacon for more info:
your time abroad. More information can be
year will receive an 85% discount on 22/23 a.deacon@yorksj.ac.uk found on our website at:
tuition fees. Tuition fees are not payable to www.yorksj.ac.uk/studyabroad
host institutions.
8 *subject to satisfying grant conditions 9STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE WHERE CAN I GO?
TO APPLICATION To find out where you can go, please visit
www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/study-abroad-and-
Studying abroad requires careful consideration, commitment and planning.
We have created the step-by-step application guide below to help you
exchange/outgoing-york-st-john-students/destinations
make the right decision. We will be accepting applications for 2022-23 from
Wednesday 1st December 2021 to Friday 7th January 2022.
Contact us anytime to find out more or book
1. Read all the outgoing information at
www.yorksj.ac.uk/studyabroad
an appointment through LaunchPad Online.
• Check where and when you can study
abroad with your course.
• Compare and research partner institutions.
E: studyabroad@yorksj.ac.uk
yorksj.jobteaser.com/en/users/sign_in
2. Make an appointment with your York St John
University disability or wellbeing advisor (if
SELECTION
applicable) to discuss support abroad.
Applying to study abroad is a competitive process. Minimum academic requirement:
55% credit-weighted average mark. School approval is also required.
3. Attend our Global Opportunities Fair on Wednesday
10th November. Please keep an eye on the website
and emails for more information.
4. Make an appointment through LaunchPad Online
with a Study Abroad Coordinator to
Find out more at our
discuss your options.
yorksj.jobteaser.com/en/users/sign_in
You must meet with a Study Abroad Coordinator
Global
before you apply. Opportunities
5. Discuss any academic queries with your Study
Abroad Academic Advisor.
Fair
www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/study-abroad- Temple Hall
and-exchange/outgoing-york-st-john-students/ Wednesday 10 November
study-abroad-support
6. Decide on your first, second and third choice host
institutions.
7. Ensure you are fully committed and have
considered costs.
8. Apply from Wednesday 1st December 2021 to
Friday 7th January 2022 (the application form will
be available on the Study Abroad website.)
10 11Need inspiration?
Follow @studyabroadYSJ
on Instagram and Twitter
Tag yourself #YSJAbroad
Lord Mayor’s Walk, York, YO31 7EX, UK
T: +44 (0)1904 876 941
E: studyabroad@yorksj.ac.uk
www.yorksj.ac.uk/studyabroad
/YorkStJohnUniversity
@YorkStJohn / @studyabroadysj
@studyabroadysj
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