How to Apply

The online application form for the European Exchange programme is available via the link in the grey section of this webpage below. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 13 February 2026 (12 noon).

What is on the application form?

There are seven parts to the application form:

• Part 1 - Student Details
• Part 2 - University Choices
• Part 3 - Module Choices
• Part 4 - Host University Research
• Part 5 - Personal Statement
• Part 6 - Upload: Previous Year's Statement of Marks
• Part 7 - Declaration

More details about the application form

Part 3: Module Choices. The Proposed Learning Agreement is your proposed modules at your chosen universities. You must research this yourself on the host university pages (the European list of partners). This is required to ensure that there are sufficient modules in your subject for a full-year workload at your choice of universities. You must fill out module choices for each university you choose and not just your first choice. These modules can change on arrival at your allocated host.

Part 4: Host University Research. This is a short set of questions from the type of accommodation available to the nearest airport. This is required to demonstrate that you have considered how partner universities you choose suit your degree programme, lifestyle and budget. You must complete this for EACH host university.  

Part 5: You are required to write a personal statement of no more than 500 words justifying your exchange. 

The online form will be available on this page during the application period only. Please ensure you read the European Application Guide before applying, it contains important information such as how to find your programme code and download your Statement of Marks.

What happens when I submit my application?

• You will be informed of the outcome of your application by your department. (Approx. late February)
• Your department will notify the International Office of your placement allocation. (Approx. early March)
• The International Office will nominate you to your host institute. (Approx. March - April)
• You will receive information from your host institution regarding their internal application procedure. (Approx. May - June)
• You will receive confirmation from your host institution (June onwards)
• You will also be required to complete the pre-departure process to ensure you are safe to travel - this is covered in step four ('Preparing to go') of the six steps at the bottom of the page.

These timeframes are approximate. Each partner university has individual internal procedures which may affect each stage of the process.

What about Erasmus+?

07/04/2026 - The UK in the process of reassociating with Erasmus+ but this may first be in place for the 2027/28 academic year. Presently UK universities run exchanges in Europe outside of Erasmus+. Please note that occasionally partners may have paperwork that includes Erasmus+, however, currently students from UK universities (regardless of nationality) will not be Erasmus+ students.

Erasmus funding is not available until full reassociation has been completed. The University will bid to the UK Government Turing funding scheme to support European placements, however, the Turing funding call has not opened and we cannot guarantee full funding from Turing. Within the Turing [funding] Scheme, priority is given to Widening Participation.