The University of Westminster has launched eight new international partnerships to give students further opportunities to study abroad. From Oslo to California, the new connections will support students’ ambitions and offer vital experiences to boost their readiness for life after university. The announcement came as part of the University’s Global Opportunities Week 2025, which saw a series of events take place, showcasing the wealth of international experiences available to Westminster students.
Running from 17-21 November, the week-long programme offered a dynamic mix of virtual briefings, in-person drop-ins, themed fairs and student-led panels, inspiring students to broaden their academic and professional horizons across borders. During the week the University announced its new partners which are Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Dongguk University in Seoul, Florida Atlantic University in the United States, the University of Girona in Spain, the University of Oslo in Norway, Pace University in New York, Fundação Getulio Vargas in Brazil and the University of California. These additions will give students new opportunities to study and work abroad, reflecting the University’s commitment to diversifying global options, cultivating new academic relationships and responding to student interest in emerging destinations.
While the number of UK students studying abroad has declined in recent years according to a recent Universities UK International (UKRI) report, Westminster continues to see growth in outbound mobility. This upward trend is driven in part by enhanced funding through the government-backed Turing Scheme, which has enabled greater support for students travelling outside Europe and those pursuing short-term global experiences.
During Global Opportunities Week each morning kicked off with a 15-minute virtual briefing, offering an overview of the international opportunities available to students across all disciplines. Throughout the week, students attended tailored information sessions spotlighting the new exchange partners as well as established programmes like Westminster Working Cultures and the Humanities Year Abroad. Sessions included an exchange application workshop, a panel discussion from returning students about the challenges and triumphs of working abroad, as well as a short-term global opportunities fair, offering a space to meet external organisations like Think Pacific and Travelteer.
Owain Evans, Student Mobility Manager at the University of Westminster, said: “We are delighted to have enhanced our exchange offer through the development of exciting new global partnerships. The new collaborations allow us to open up new or popular destinations so even more Westminster students can study at partner destinations abroad in the 2026/27 year and beyond. Global Opportunities Week is the perfect time to announce the new partnerships. Through the week, we shone a light on this new activity and reminded Westminster students of the variety of international options available to them, as well as the support to make it happen.”
The University’s ever-growing list of exchange partners directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4: Quality Education and 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
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