Global Opportunities

Welcome to Durham University Global Opportunities. We offer a range of activities, options and funding for students from all backgrounds and degrees to gain a international experience during their degree. If you are an international student and want to come to Durham on an exchange, please visit Incoming Exchange pages.

Incoming Exchanges

GO Abroad with Durham

Please click on the headings below to find out about the Global Opportunities available to Durham students. For information about staff mobility please visit this page: Staff Mobility.

GO Study Abroad

Find out about opportunities to study at one of our global partner universities: from China to Chile or Berlin to Bangkok!

GO Work Abroad

From Placement Years to internships and work experience. Find out about the work opportunities Durham students have globally.

GO Other Options

Many partners offer misc. programmes such as: summer schools, virtual exchanges and graduate routes. Find out whether there may something to support you.

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GO Volunteer

Durham promotes a number of international volunteering opportunities with our Trusted Partners.

Latest Opportunities

Throughout the year we have a rolling number of Global Opportunities. Click on the links below to find out more about the latest exciting opportunities

NTU International Mentorship Program TÜ-VIP - Online courses at Tübingen University

Global Opportunities Fair 2023

Find out more about your work, study and volunteering Global Opportunities at our virtual Global Opportunities Fair on 18/19 October.

Click here for the GO Fair website

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Apply for a non-European Study Abroad place

Applications are open for Study Abroad places on our Overseas Exchange programme. The deadline for applications is Friday 17 November 2023, 12:00 (noon UK).

Click here to find out how to apply Click here for the application guide

#DUGlobalOpportunities on Social Media

See student stories, pictures from DU undergraduates abroad and keep up to date with the latest opportunities available by following #DUglobalopportunities on social media

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Turing Scheme Details

Durham University has been successful in boosting Global Opportunities for its students for the coming academic year. The University has been awarded a grant from the Turing Scheme, the UK government’s programme to study and work abroad.

Find out more about the Turing scheme

We know that spending time abroad may seem daunting and we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and groups. There is a range of support and funding available, depending on your personal circumstances.

GO Support

GO Funding

We offer a range of funding to supports students from a range of backgrounds to go global.
GO Languages

You don't have to speak a foreign language to undertake a global opportunity, however, support is available if you do want to.

GO Funding

We offer a range of funding to supports students from a range of backgrounds to go global.

GO Languages

You don't have to speak a foreign language to undertake a global opportunity, however, support is available if you do want to.

GO Access for All

We believe all should have the opportunity to see the globe: from carers to students from hard financial backgrounds.
GO SEND Support Packages

We offer a range of support to help students with educational needs or disabilities overcome obstacles to achieve their global ambitions.

GO Access for All

We believe all should have the opportunity to see the globe: from carers to students from hard financial backgrounds.

GO SEND Support Packages

We offer a range of support to help students with educational needs or disabilities overcome obstacles to achieve their global ambitions.