Apply to study abroad 2025/26

Applications are now open to students to study abroad for either one semester or an academic year. 

How to apply to study abroad

Studying abroad is a great way to enhance your career prospects, expand your networks, experience new cultures and have fun while studying.

LJMU has over 80 study abroad partner institutions across the globe including in Europe, North America and Asia. Current LJMU students on their year abroad are studying in Canada, South Korea, the USA and Spain, to name a few destinations. 

How to find out if you are eligible to study abroad?

Study abroad options are course specific and available to full-time students: 

• Current level 4 students - Can apply to study abroad for semester 2 of level 5 

• Current level 5 - Can apply to study abroad for an additional year of study between level 5 and 6 

To find out where and when you can go, visit MyLJMU and click on the Global Opportunities button.

To apply follow these simple steps: 

• See where you can go on the Global Opportunities Portal (MyLJMU) 

• Do you research and find the right placement for you 

• Secure academic approval by Friday 31 January 

• Once approved complete your application by Sunday 16 February 

For further information, visit the Go Abroad webpages, attend a study abroad briefing or register on the Study Abroad canvas site. You can also see past student’s experiences on the LJMU globalopps instagram page.  

Other global opportunities while studying at LJMU 

If the Study Abroad programme isn’t the right fit for you, why not find out more about LJMU’s Global Citizen programme. 

The programme helps fund students wanting to volunteer abroad this summer 2025 and is open to all levels of study. 

Visit Global Opportunities via MyLJMU to find out more.