Undergraduate students can now apply to funded short-term global opportunities such as the Summer School Exchange programme, the Sustainable Global Experience in Amsterdam, and the Global Futures programme in Kuala Lumpur.
These programmes are a great way to immerse yourself in new cultures, develop your professional skills, and expand your global network.
You are welcome to apply for more than one of the below opportunities, but you will only be permitted to partake in one of these, if successful in your applications.
The applications deadline for all the below programmes is midnight, Sunday 25 January.
Funding is available for all students who are awarded a place on these programmes.
Please note that these opportunities are for current undergraduate students only. The Global Experience Bursary application period will open in February. This is available for all students to apply for.
For students interested in a long-term study exchange for a semester or year abroad, a quick reminder that the final deadline is Monday 26 January at 23:59. You can apply now via CareerZone.
Summer School Exchange programme
This programme provides non-final year undergraduate students with a summer school place at one of our global partner institutions on an exchange. Through the programme, we are offering a range of summer places at partners across Europe and Asia.
Whether you are taking specialised courses or trying something completely new, you will gain the adaptability and independence that comes from successfully navigating a new country and a foreign institution.
Successful applicants will also be automatically awarded a bursary to provide financial support while undertaking the programme.
More information about the Summer School Exchange programme can be found on the Summer School Blackboard page.
Sustainable Global Experience (Amsterdam)
This exciting opportunity, based in Amsterdam, is for all home-fee paying undergraduate students passionate about shaping a sustainable future. Taking place from Sunday 21 June - Friday 26 June 2026, this programme is hands-on, low-carbon, and equips you with the in-demand skills needed to drive the Sustainable Development Goals, making you instantly relevant to global employers.
This programme is mostly fully funded for eligible students. The University of Westminster covers the programme fee, accommodation and travel costs. Students will need to pay £50 contribution to secure their place on the programme. Please note that daily spending money for food is not covered.
Find out more via the Global Experience Blackboard page.
Global Futures programme (Kuala Lumpur)
Taking place from Saturday 6 June – Friday 3 July 2026, Global Futures is a programme offered by Common Purpose, an organisation that delivers transformative learning experiences for individuals and organisations who want to make a difference in their worlds, and the world around them.
Over four weeks in the vibrant, rapidly developing hub of Kuala Lumpur, you will participate in an Organisational Attachment working on a real, clear-deliverable project with local leaders.
As part of this immersive experience, students from multiple UK universities will join together and engage in cultural activities, interact with various stakeholders, including businesses, government agencies, NGOs, and local communities. You will develop key career skills for future success, broaden your horizons through new experiences and forge lasting relationships with your peers.
The University of Westminster will cover the programme fee and accommodation costs for this programme. Students will need to pay for their own travel and living costs for the duration of the programme. Students will receive a contribution towards living costs for the programme. Read more on the Global Futures Programme Blackboard Page.
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