Who can apply
We welcome applications to the exchange programme from students nominated by one of our exchange partner universities.
Students can be nominated to study for either a semester or a year.
Check our list of exchange partner universities to see whether your university is included:
If your university is not one of our exchange partners, you can still join us as a visiting student for a summer, semester or year via one of our study abroad programmes.
How to apply
The application process to join us as an exchange student comprises two main steps:
- nomination by your home university
- completion of an online application form
Details of each step are provided below.
Step 1 – Nomination
You will need to be selected and nominated by your home university to study in one of our colleges or schools or subject areas covered by our exchange partnership.
Nominations must be sent to the Education Abroad Team and received by the appropriate deadline:
- Start date: September - Deadline for nomination: 1 April
- Start date: January - Deadline for nomination: 30 September
Step 2 – Application
If your nomination is accepted, you'll receive a welcome email outlining the online application process.
Details on the application process, including information on supporting documents that you'll need to upload, are provided in our application instructions:
Application deadlines
You will need to complete your online application by the appropriate deadline:
- Start date: September – Deadline for application: 1 May
- Start date: January – Deadline for application: 15 October
Choosing your modules
You must include your module choices in your online application and can only select modules provided in the college or school or subject area that you have been nominated for and accepted to study in.
Some modules from Architecture or from Arts, Media and Communication require you to submit a portfolio of work. For details on what to include in your portfolio, have a look at our Portfolio requirements page.
For more details on available modules and how many credits they are worth, have a look at our Modules and credit page.
How and when you will hear back
You will receive an official acceptance email and letter when your online application has been processed and approved.
Approximately six weeks before the start of the semester, we will send you a weekly pre-arrival information. We will also invite you to a pre-arrival webinar.
For semester start dates and other key periods, have a look at our semester dates.
If you change your mind and wish to withdraw
If you wish to withdraw your application from the exchange programme, you must let the Education Abroad Team know as soon as possible.
Getting your Learning Agreement signed
Some students, including Erasmus+ students, will have a Learning Agreement that needs to be signed by one of our Academic Exchange Coordinators.
If you have a Learning Agreement that requires a signature, please contact the relevant Academic Exchange Coordinator.
How we use your data
The University of Westminster will use your data in line with the Data Protection Act (1998).
Learn more about how we use your data.
Incoming exchange student terms and conditions
You can download a full copy of the incoming exchange student terms and conditions which govern your acceptance and enrolment on the programme. The document also includes some useful information on University policies which you should read to ensure you understand the regulations that will govern your studies at the University of Westminster.