How to apply for study abroad

  1. Check where you can study abroad on the Global Opportunities Portal. This will be available throughout Semester 1 so that you can  research which of our partners is the best for you and attend promotional sessions - you can book on our calendar.
  2. From 12 January 2026, you can register your interest on the Global Opportunities Portal for up to three universities. Further information on how to use the portal can be found on canvas.
  3. Your International Mobility Coordinator will review and approve your preferences in order for you to progress to the application. You will have until Wednesday 28 January 2026, 11:59pm to get your preferences approved by your IMC. You must get IMC approval before you can complete the application.  
  4. Once you receive approval on your registered interests, you will be able to complete the application on the Global Opportunities Portal. You should take your application to the Global Champions at the Global Lounge for them to review your answers before you submit. You must submit your application via the Global Opportunities Portal only before Sunday 15 February 2026, 11:59pm.
  5. The decision will be emailed to you by Friday 20 February 2026, 5pm.
  6. Accept your placement on the Global Opportunities Portal by the deadline of Wednesday 25 February 2026, 11:59pm.
  7. Once you have accepted your placement, LJMU will submit your nomination to your host. 
  8. Complete the host's registration process - this will be sent to your LJMU Email by your host University.
  9. You must attend all LJMU compulsory pre-departure sessions.
  10. Apply and secure a visa via your host's Consulate as soon as you have your acceptance/confirmation letter by your host university. No visa, no study abroad!
  11. Book your travel and accommodation, upload the required documents to the Global Opportunities Portal, and sign and send back your Turing Grant documents. 
  12. Go Abroad!

LJMU International Mobility Coordinators

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Faculty of Society and Culture

Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science

Further information

Contact us

Email: goabroad@ljmu.ac.uk

Visit us in the Student Life building Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm (term time only)

Instagram: @LJMUGlobalOpps