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Short-term Study Abroad programmes

At ARU, our undergraduate students have the opportunity to study abroad on short-term programmes that are between one to four weeks long.

Find out more about some of the exciting opportunities we will offer, and hear from students who took part in our 2022-2023 programmes.

2023-2024 short-term programmes

Applications for our 2023-2024 short-term programmes opened for current students on MyARU in September 2023.

Year 2 and Year 3 students will have the opportunity to apply for a range of short-term programmes, including those below.

ARU will bid for future UK Turing Scheme funding for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Summer schools at partner universities

  • Kozminksi University, Poland
  • Hochschule Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin
  • Munich University of Applied Sciences
  • Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona
  • Hanze University, Groningen
  • Aix-en-Marseille University (intensive French language)
  • University of Oviedo (intensive Spanish language)

Placements and internships

  • Unique group programmes to Sicily and France
  • Medical, nursing and midwifery electives across the globe

What's it like to go abroad?

Find out what our students thought about their ARU Global Experience programmes in summer 2023.

View across the city of Palermo in Sicily

"The Sicily trip was easily the best experience I have ever been on. The lectures were really interesting. It was amazing to to learn about the history of Palermo and Catania in university [then] explore in our free time."

Jess

ARU student

Traditional buildings in the town of Dijon

"Studying in Dijon provided me with an incredible opportunity to [experience] a different culture and expand my horizons. The language courses offered at the university were immersive and comprehensive."

Gianmarco

ARU student

Person taking a photo of a basilica in Catania, Sicily

The trip [to Sicily] taught me many things including how to adapt to new cultures and make connections. I also liked attending the universities in Palermo and Catania, and learned valuable information and history."

Liana

ARU student

View across the city of Murcia, Spain

"We visited the city of Murcia, met amazing friends and experienced new things. [The] highlight was learning about the culture. Life changing. Can we come again?

Cal, Mia, Floris and Steph

ARU students

View across the city of Palermo in Sicily

"The trip to Sicily has been an incredible adventure. A whole month abroad to explore a different culture, meet new friends and gain new experience as an artist has inspired me. Thank you so much for this opportunity!"

Alex

ARU student