UCL STUDENT AND REGISTRY SERVICES
Study Abroad
Study Abroad with Earth Sciences
Why Study Abroad?
Where can
I find out more?
Studying abroad offers exposure to a different cultural and academic
environment. It can improve self-confidence and give you the chance to
hone a variety of skills, which are highly regarded by employers..
Depending where you go, you could also improve your language skills.
Many students report that the year abroad is the best part of their
degree!
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When would I go abroad?
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To be eligible to study abroad you must be registered for the MEng. The
period of study abroad will be one year and it will take place during the
third of your four year programme.
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UCL Study Abroad website:
www.ucl.ac.uk/studyabroad
Research your choice of
institution via its website (see
list below)
Speak to your Study Abroad
Tutor.
Email one of the Online Peer
Advisers – see the list on the
website
Please note that if you are applying to institutions in Australia or
Singapore the semester will begin in mid July (Australia) and early August (Singapore).You will therefore
have a much reduced summer vacation at the end of your second year.
Contact Details
Study Abroad Tutor
Dr Carolina Lithgow Bertelloni
c.lithgow-bertelloni@.ucl.ac.uk
Study Abroad Team
study-abroad@ucl.ac.uk
Tel: 020 7679 0121
What would I study while abroad?
You will follow courses at another institution in lieu of courses you would
have been taking at UCL, which means you will be expected to study
courses directly related to your degree. The exact courses you take will
be agreed by you and your Study Abroad Tutor during the lead-up to your
departure.
You will need to put some time into researching the available courses at
the institution of your choice and this process should begin as soon as
possible. You should not submit an application to study abroad until you
have established that the host institution you wish to apply to offers courses compatible with the
requirements of your UCL degree. You will need to liaise closely with your Study Abroad Tutor in order to
agree a provisional course list to send to the host institution together with the rest of your application.
How will I gain credit for the work I do at my host university?
This varies from department to department and you should therefore ensure that you are absolutely clear in
your own mind how this will work before you embark on your study abroad period. If you have questions, ask
your Study Abroad Tutor to explain further. It is in your interest to establish the means of assessment and to
know how your credits will be determined.
Can I go to an institution which UCL doesn’t have a link with?
No, students cannot study at an institution where UCL does not have a bilateral exchange set up. By
arranging a formal exchange with another university, UCL can ensure that the quality of the teaching is
suitable for our students, as well as ensuring that you are fully supported whilst overseas. The bilateral
agreement also means that students benefit from a tuition fee waiver at the host institution.
If I choose to study in a non-English speaking environment, do I need to learn
the language?
If classes are not taught in English then yes, you will need to have good language skills in order to follow
courses there. No allowances will be made for non-native speakers by our partner institutions, so you must
be confident operating in the target language at an advanced level. Even if courses are taught in English,
you should be prepared to try and pick up some of the language in order to take part in everyday life outside
of university.
How do I apply?
1. Find out where you can apply and do your research – use our website as a starting point
2. Log in to Portico and complete the Study Abroad Approval Request
3. Once your Study Abroad Approval Request is approved, you will need to complete the second part
of the application form on Portico. This should be submitted before 4pm on 28 November 2014.
Full application instructions can be found on our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/studyabroad/how-to-apply
Study Abroad Options for Earth Sciences
Institution
University of Adelaide
University of Michigan
Melbourne University
University of Queensland
University of Sydney
University of Western Australia
Universität Wien
McGill University
Université du Québec à Montréal
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
Universita degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza'
Waseda University
University of Auckland
National University of Singapore
California Institute of Technology
John Hopkins University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
University of Texas at Austin
University of Washington
University of California
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