Study Abroad Information Session Overview
Study
Abroad
Information
Session
Overview
NB -
the information given is correct at the t ime of the presentation.
•
Why
study
abroad?
•
Where
can
I
go?
•
When can I go?
•
What
will
a
year
abroad
cost?
•
How
do
I
apply?
•
What
happens once
I’ve submitted
my
application?
•
Frequently
asked
questions
Why
study
abroad?
As
one
of
our students
who
studied
abroad
said, ‘The
best
year
you
spend
a
t
university
could
actually
be
the
one
you
spend
away
from
it
!
’
By
spending
time
overseas
you
can:
-
Enhance
your
overall
knowledge
and
understanding
of
your
subject.
-
Develop
your
intercultural
skills
-
valuable
in
a
globalised
employment
market.
-
Have
the
opportunity
to
widen
your
network
of
friends
and
future
contacts.
-
Increase
your
independence
and
self-confidence
as
you
tackle
challenges
in
a
new
environment
.
2nd year abroad
Students from all departments
except
the ones below can apply to spend their second year abroad.
-Classics
-Drama and Theatre Studies
-English
-Geography
-History
-Law
-Media Arts (with the exception of students on the BA Film and Television Studies)
-Music
-Psychology
NB Due to the availability of courses in English, you are not able spend your 2
nd
year abroad in China,
Japan or Korea.
When can I go? 2
nd
year abroad
https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/studying-abroad/
royal-holloway-students-studying-abroad/what-are-my-options/
3rd year abroad - the International Year pathway
Students from the following departments can apply to spend a year abroad between their second and final year on
the International Year pathway
- Classics
- Drama and Theatre Studies
- English
- Geography
- History
- Liberal Arts
- Politics, International relations and Philosophy
Students taking this option will be assessed on the marks obtained at the partner university. These will be
converted and transferred to their RHUL record. Currently, you cannot study in China, Korea or Japan on the
International Year pathway.
When can I go? 3
rd
year abroad – the International Year pathway
3rd year abroad – the Placement Year pathway
.
-
All second year students can apply to study abroad as part of options available through
the Placement Year.
- Under this scheme, you will be assessed by means of written work set by Royal
Holloway which aims to give you the opportunity to reflect on the skills developed during
their time abroad.
- This process of reflection is designed to help you prepare for the process of finding
employment.
NB Please register your interest in taking part in the Optional Placement Year by going
to https://moodle.royalholloway.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=9226
When can I go? 3rd year abroad - the Placement Year pathway
https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/studying-abroad/royal-
holloway-students-studying-abroad/what-are-my-options/
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Royal
Holloway
has
agreements with universities around the world and you study abroad for a
year. You can also apply as part of an exchange to take part in a summer school.
Royal Holloway’s exchange agreements with the following universities include a summer
school:
Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
Universidad de Las Americas Puebla (UDLAP), Mexico
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) Shanghai, China
This means that students can apply to spend a summer abroad and do not pay tuition fees
to the partner universities for their programme of study.
This
could
be
for
you
if
you
want
to
go
abroad
are looking for a shorter experience.
You
have
to
apply
for
a
place
at
one
of
the
summer
schools
mentioned
and
you
pay
no
tuition
fees
to
the partner university
.
However,
you
cannot
transfer credit
from
summer
school
courses
back
to
RHUL.
Please
see
the
International
Exchange
handbook
for
further
information.
You can apply to other summer schools but you will be liable for all costs, including tuition
fees and we are unable to provide support during the application process.
S
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m
e
r
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c
h
o
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o
p
p
o
r
t
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n
i
t
i
e
s
No
tuition
fees
paid
to
the
host
university.
This is the case whether you study abroad during your 2
nd
or
3
rd
year or at the summer schools mentioned on the previous slide
Normally
reduced
fees
paid
to
Royal
Holloway.
However,
you
are
liable
for
all
living,
travel
and
insurance
costs
during
your
time
overseas.
If
you
are
interested
in
studying
abroad
in
Canada,
the
US
or
Japan,
be
aware
that,
if
you
require
a
student
visa,
you
will
be
required
to
show
that
you
have
the correct amount of funding
available to cover
your living costs whilst abroad. Please ensure you check the relevant university’s and embassy’s
website for up to date information on the amounts required.
What
will
a
year
abroad
cost?
Living
costs
These
costs
will
vary
from
country
to
country
-
research,
research,
research!
Do
consider:
-
accommodation
-
travel
both
to
and
from
the
partner
university
-
any
leisure
travel
that
you
wish
to
do
-
settling
in
costs,
phone
calls,
books
and
leisure
activities
-
insurance
-
fluctuating
exchange
rates
Funding
Student
Finance
normally
continue
funding.
However,
this
may
not
be
at
the
same
level.
You
are
also
able
to
apply
for
a
n SFE
Travel
Grant.
What
will
a
year
abroad
cost?
Scholarships and other forms of funding
If you are in receipt of any scholarship either from Royal Holloway or other organisations, it will be your
responsibility to check with the fund’s administrator regarding whether payments will continue during a
year abroad.
It may also be possible for you to receive funding from the UK Government’s Turing scheme for your
period of study abroad https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/
What
will
a
year
abroad
cost?
Tuition fees payable in 2022-23
What
will
a
year
abroad
cost?
*Non-compulsory exchange refers to students opting to take an entire year abroad that isn’t an additional
year to their degree programme, i.e. it replaces the 2
nd
year at Royal Holloway. For this reason,
10
0% tuition
fee is charged.
Please
make
sure
you
read
the
International
Exchange
handbook
20
22
/20
23 which will be available on
the Outgoing Exchange Students Moodle page i.e where this presentation has been posted.
Supporting
documents
-Personal
statement
-Two
academic
references
from
RHUL
staff
.
At
least
one
must
be
from
a
permanent
member
of
staff
e.g
your
personal
tutor.
-A
level
certificates
(first
year
students)
/
Interim
transcript
(second
year
students)
Entrance
requirements
Mainly
average
of
60%
in
your
end
of
year
exams
with
no
individual
course
unit/
half
course
unit
mark
below
40%.
If you are a second year student, you must also be in good academic standing i.e you passed all
modules in your first year.
The
deadline
for
applications
is
9am
,
13
December
2021
How
do
I
apply?
What
happens once
I’ve submitted
my
application?
1.
Following submission, CeDAS assesses applications. Shortlisted candidates are normally invited to
interview in January – first week of term. The interviews will be camera to camera or face to face
depending on Covid-19 regulations at the time.
2.
Decision normally made by within one week of interviews and successful students are nominated to
one of our partner universities.
3.
Students attend 1st pre-departure briefing.
4.
Students submit their application to the partner university (February – May depending on
application deadline). Please note for some universities, especially in Canada, the US and Japan, you
will need to provide proof at the time of application that you have sufficient funds to support
yourself during your time abroad. This is an immigration requirement.
5.
Student receives offer documents from partner university.
6.
Student attends 2nd pre-departure briefing.
7.
Student passes RHUL exams at required level, successfully obtains visa and leaves for the partner
university.
I
f
you
are
successful
and
obtain
a
place
at
one
of
our
partner
universities
you
will
register
with
them.
At
the
same
time,
you
will
still
be
an
RHUL
student.
Keep
in
touch
with
RHUL
and let us know immediately if you are experiencing any problems. This is
essential if you are taking your 2
nd
year abroad as failing any modules may jeopardise your progression
into your final year.
Keep
in
touch
with
CeDAS
-
department
carrying
out
some research
on
how
far
a
year
abroad
helps
students
to
develop
intercultural
skills.
W
h
a
t
h
a
p
p
e
n
s
w
h
i
l
s
t
I
a
m
a
b
r
o
a
d
?
We are currently working towards students being able to undertake an exchange in
2022-23. However, be aware that RHUL will follow the relevant guidelines at all times
and, should the pandemic continue throughout 2022, this may have an effect on any
prospective exchanges.
Therefore if you apply, make sure that you also have a Plan B i.e what will happen if you
cannot go abroad?
What about Covid-19?
What
makes
a
good
application?
Detailed
personal
statement
with
a
range
of
reasons
for
wanting
to
apply
to
study
abroad,
strong
academic
background,
evidence
of
research,
suitable
study
plan.
What
courses
will
I
study?
This depends on when you are taking the time abroad.
Which
partners
can
I
apply
for?
See
the
International
Exchange
handbook
How
many
Universities
can
I
choose?
A
maximum
of
five.
How
many
places
at
each
partner?
Usually
a
maximum
of
2
places.
However
at
the
University
of
California
we
have
6
place
s and we have 1 at the University of Toronto.
Frequently
asked
questions
The
International Exchange handbook and the link to the application form will be available at
https://moodle.royalholloway.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3458
from the end of the day on Friday 19
November.
Ensure that you read through the handbook
before
contacting us with any questions. You can get in
touch with us
studyabroadstudents@rhul.ac.uk
F
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Discover why studying abroad is a valuable experience, where you can go, when you can go, costs associated with a year abroad, application process, and frequently asked questions. Learn about the opportunities to enhance knowledge, develop intercultural skills, build networks, and grow personally. Explore options for spending your 2nd and 3rd years abroad at Royal Holloway University.
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StudyAbroadInformation Session
Why studyabroad? Where can Igo? When can I go? Whatwillayearabroadcost? How do Iapply? What happens once I ve submitted myapplication? Frequently askedquestions Overview NB - the information given is correct at the t ime of the presentation.
As oneofourstudentswhostudiedabroadsaid,Thebestyearyouspend at universitycouldactuallybetheoneyouspendawayfromit! Byspendingtimeoverseasyoucan: - Enhanceyouroverallknowledgeandunderstandingofyoursubject. - Developyourinterculturalskills-valuableinaglobalisedemploymentmarket. - Havetheopportunitytowidenyournetworkoffriendsandfuturecontacts. - Increaseyourindependenceandself-confidenceasyoutacklechallengesinanew environment. Why studyabroad?
2nd year abroad Students from all departments except the ones below can apply to spend their second year abroad. -Classics -Drama and Theatre Studies -English -Geography -History -Law -Media Arts (with the exception of students on the BA Film and Television Studies) -Music -Psychology NB Due to the availability of courses in English, you are not able spend your 2nd year abroad in China, Japan or Korea. When can I go? 2nd year abroad https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/studying-abroad/ royal-holloway-students-studying-abroad/what-are-my-options/
3rd year abroad - the International Year pathway Students from the following departments can apply to spend a year abroad between their second and final year on the International Year pathway - Classics - Drama and Theatre Studies - English - Geography - History - Liberal Arts - Politics, International relations and Philosophy Students taking this option will be assessed on the marks obtained at the partner university. These will be converted and transferred to their RHUL record. Currently, you cannot study in China, Korea or Japan on the International Year pathway. When can I go? 3rd year abroad the International Year pathway
3rd year abroad the Placement Year pathway. - All second year students can apply to study abroad as part of options available through the Placement Year. - Under this scheme, you will be assessed by means of written work set by Royal Holloway which aims to give you the opportunity to reflect on the skills developed during their time abroad. - This process of reflection is designed to help you prepare for the process of finding employment. NB Please register your interest in taking part in the Optional Placement Year by going to https://moodle.royalholloway.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=9226 When can I go? 3rd year abroad - the Placement Year pathway https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/studying-abroad/royal- holloway-students-studying-abroad/what-are-my-options/
Royal Holloway has agreements with universities around the world and you study abroad for a year. You can also apply as part of an exchange to take part in a summer school. Royal Holloway s exchange agreements with the following universities include a summer school: Korea University, Seoul, South Korea Universidad de Las Americas Puebla (UDLAP), Mexico Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) Shanghai, China This means that students can apply to spend a summer abroad and do not pay tuition fees to the partner universities for their programme of study. Where can Igo? International Summer Schools https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/studying-abroad/royal- holloway-students-studying-abroad/what-are-my-options/
Thiscouldbeforyouifyouwanttogoabroadare looking for a shorter experience. Youhavetoapplyforaplaceatoneofthesummerschoolsmentionedandyou pay no tuition fees to the partner university. However, you cannot transfer credit from summer school courses back to RHUL. PleaseseetheInternationalExchangehandbook forfurtherinformation. You can apply to other summer schools but you will be liable for all costs, including tuition fees and we are unable to provide support during the application process. Summer Schoolopportunities
Notuitionfeespaidtothehostuniversity. This is the case whether you study abroad during your 2nd or 3rd year or at the summer schools mentioned on the previous slide Normallyreduced fees paidtoRoyalHolloway. However,youareliableforallliving,travelandinsurance costsduring your timeoverseas. If youare interested in studyingabroad in Canada, the US or Japan,be aware that, if yourequire a studentvisa,youwillberequiredto showthat youhavethe correct amount of funding available to cover your living costs whilst abroad. Please ensure you check the relevant university s and embassy s website for up to date information on the amounts required. Whatwillayearabroadcost?
Livingcosts Thesecostswillvaryfromcountrytocountry-research,research,research! Doconsider: -accommodation -travelbothtoandfromthepartneruniversity -anyleisuretravelthatyouwishtodo -settlingincosts,phonecalls,booksandleisureactivities -insurance -fluctuating exchangerates Funding StudentFinancenormally continuefunding.However,thismaynotbeatthe samelevel.Youarealso ableto apply for an SFE TravelGrant. Whatwillayearabroadcost?
Scholarships and other forms of funding If you are in receipt of any scholarship either from Royal Holloway or other organisations, it will be your responsibility to check with the fund s administrator regarding whether payments will continue during a year abroad. It may also be possible for you to receive funding from the UK Government s Turing scheme for your period of study abroad https://www.turing-scheme.org.uk/ Whatwillayearabroadcost?
Tuition fees payable in 2022-23 Fee status Year out Type Fee UK international exchange Study 15% Optional Placement Year (including industry, volunteering and study placements) UK 20% International compulsory exchange Study 20% International non-compulsory exchange* Study 100% Optional Placement Year (including industry, volunteering and study placements) International 20% *Non-compulsory exchange refers to students opting to take an entire year abroad that isn t an additional year to their degree programme, i.e. it replaces the 2nd year at Royal Holloway. For this reason, 100% tuition fee is charged. Whatwillayearabroadcost?
Please make sure you read the International Exchange handbook2022/2023 which will be available on the Outgoing Exchange Students Moodle page i.e where this presentation has been posted. Supportingdocuments -Personalstatement -TwoacademicreferencesfromRHULstaff. Atleastonemustbefromapermanentmemberofstaffe.gyour personaltutor. -Alevelcertificates (firstyearstudents)/Interimtranscript(secondyearstudents) Entrancerequirements Mainlyaverageof60%inyourendofyearexamswithnoindividualcourseunit/halfcourseunitmarkbelow 40%. If you are a second year student, you must also be in good academic standing i.e you passed all modules in your first year. Thedeadlineforapplicationsis 9am,13 December 2021 HowdoIapply?
1. Following submission, CeDAS assesses applications. Shortlisted candidates are normally invited to interview in January first week of term. The interviews will be camera to camera or face to face depending on Covid-19 regulations at the time. Decision normally made by within one week of interviews and successful students are nominated to one of our partner universities. Students attend 1st pre-departure briefing. Students submit their application to the partner university (February May depending on application deadline). Please note for some universities, especially in Canada, the US and Japan, you will need to provide proof at the time of application that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your time abroad. This is an immigration requirement. Student receives offer documents from partner university. Student attends 2nd pre-departure briefing. Student passes RHUL exams at required level, successfully obtains visa and leaves for the partner university. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What happens once I ve submitted myapplication?
Ifyouaresuccessful andobtainaplaceatoneofourpartneruniversitiesyouwill registerwith them.Atthesametime,youwillstillbeanRHULstudent. KeepintouchwithRHUL and let us know immediately if you are experiencing any problems. This is essential if you are taking your 2nd year abroad as failing any modules may jeopardise your progression into your final year. Keep in touch with CeDAS- department carrying out some research on how far a year abroad helps students to develop interculturalskills. WhathappenswhilstIam abroad?
We are currently working towards students being able to undertake an exchange in 2022-23. However, be aware that RHUL will follow the relevant guidelines at all times and, should the pandemic continue throughout 2022, this may have an effect on any prospective exchanges. Therefore if you apply, make sure that you also have a Plan B i.e what will happen if you cannot go abroad? What about Covid-19?
Whatmakesagoodapplication?Detailedpersonal statementwitharangeofreasonsforwanting toapplyto study abroad, strong academic background, evidence of research, suitable studyplan. Whatcourses willIstudy? This depends on when you are taking the time abroad. Which partners can I apply for? See the International Exchange handbook How many Universities can I choose? A maximum of five. Howmany placesateachpartner?Usuallyamaximumof2places.HoweverattheUniversity of Californiawe have 6places and we have 1 at the University of Toronto. Frequently asked questions
The International Exchange handbook and the link to the application form will be available at https://moodle.royalholloway.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3458 from the end of the day on Friday 19 November. Ensure that you read through the handbook before contacting us with any questions. You can get in touch with us studyabroadstudents@rhul.ac.uk Furtherquestions?
