Working and studying abroad

Explore your global opportunities

  1. Find jobs and experiences

An experience abroad can give you insights, skills and lasting memories that will enrich your studies and career options.

Expand your horizons

Experience another culture

Gain valuable insights by working or studying in another country.

Boost your career prospects

Develop a global mindset and transferable skills that stand out to employers.

Make global connections

Grow your professional network and make lifelong friends.

Visit workplaces worldwide

Join an upcoming Westminster Working Cultures (WWC) programme in the UK or abroad to learn from industry professionals, experience new cultures and explore global career opportunities.

Read moreGo to the Westminster Working Cultures page

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Long-term opportunities

Internships and work placements abroad

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An internship or placement abroad can give you valuable experience and open doors to new career opportunities around the world.

Read moreGo to Internships and work placements abroad page

Study exchanges

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If you're an undergraduate student, you may be able to spend a semester or year abroad studying at one of our partner universities.

Read moreGo to Study exchanges page

Short-term opportunities

Volunteering abroad

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Volunteering abroad helps you build international awareness, gain new perspectives and contribute to a cause that matters to you.

Read moreGo to Volunteering abroad page

Summer schools

A summer school gives you the opportunity to study in another country, make new friends and gain skills that will stand out on your CV.

Read moreGo to Summer schools page

What students say

Experiencing a different culture is special, and the memories you’re left with are priceless.

Joseph Omiscope, University of Wisconsin-Stout exchange participant

The experience helped me secure a graduate job with a leading real estate firm.

Sahib Uddin, WWC Mumbai participant

Get inspired

Thinking about studying, working or volunteering abroad? Get inspired by the stories and experiences of other students.

Go to our Westminster Abroad blog

Step inside Zone29

Use our dedicated career development space to launch and elevate your global experiences. Opportunities include:

  • workshops to help you apply
  • pre-departure sessions
  • events for returning students

Read moreGo to Our spaces and facilities page

Access funding and support

Funding your experience abroad

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If you’re planning to study, work or volunteer abroad, there may be funding available to help cover your costs.

Read moreGo to Funding your experience abroad page

FAQs and useful resources

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Whether it's for work or study, find answers and resources to help you plan, prepare and make the most of your experience abroad.

Read moreGo to FAQs and useful resources page

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