If you are currently enrolled at a university which is not one of our partners, you can still apply to come to GCU for a semester or full academic year. Please note that study abroad students or 'free-movers' need to pay fees per module taken.
How does it work?
1. Research
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Please contact the International Partnerships Office at incomingstudents@gcu.ac.uk with any questions relating to studying abroad at GCU, including module options, accommodation and expected costs.
2. Nomination
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Nominations should be sent by your home institution (where applicable) to incomingstudents@gcu.ac.uk. If you intend to study at GCU for a single-semester or full-year outside of the support of another higher education institution, you should nominate yourself via the same email inbox.
The deadlines for nominations for exchanges in 24/25 are as follows:
For Trimester A or full year - 1 May For Trimester B - 1 October
3. Application
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The International Partnerships Office (IPO) at GCU will send you our online application details after the nomination period has passed, along with information about applying for accommodation. As part of the application, you will need to upload:
Official transcript of records, clearly stating the home institution's name, dated within the previous 12 months and in the English languageA copy of an active passport (ID cards will not be accepted) Proof of English languageFor students studying for a single semester (less than 6 months) , we can accept a supporting letter from the sending institution that confirms appropriate English language levels (CEFR equivalent of B2 or above). For students studying for over 6 months, please see our English Language Requirements webpage for the certificates we can accept. Letter of Motivation (500 words) The application deadline for Tri A and Full Year exchange is 15 May, 2024. For Tri B exchange, the application deadline is 15 October, 2024.
4. Approval
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After the application deadline, all applications will be reviewed by the International Partnerships Office. Where successful, we will then send you an official offer letter, details about applying for a visa if necessary, and other useful information about life at GCU.
