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Study Spring Semester 2027 of your UCA Degree overseas

Go global and enhance your employability while continuing to earn credits towards your UCA degree.

If you’re a first-year undergraduate at UCA, you have the opportunity to spend your second year, Semester 2, studying abroad at one of our partner universities around the world.

Express your interest by 15 May 2026 here.

You will need to select two partner institutions that interest you.

Once you have applied, the UCA Global Mobility team will contact you to discuss your options.

Check out our online guide here for more information.

Where could you go?

MICA – Maryland, USA

  • Join a legendary epicentre of art and design that combines artistic foundations with technical skill and mastery.
  • You can study: Animation, Film and Media, Game Design, Graphics, Fine Art, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, Painting or Printmaking.
  • Start Date: January 2027 – May 2027
  • Find out more on their website.

ESDI – Barcelona, Spain

  • A design powerhouse and driver of innovation, founded by industry EDSI, leads the way for undergraduate design in Spain.
  • You can study: Graphic, Fashion, Interior, or Product Design.
  • Start Date: January 2027 – June 2027
  • Find out more on their website.

EASD – Valencia, Spain

  • Specialising in design, arts and crafts, EASD offers hands-on learning and interdisciplinary projects to prepare students for professional creative careers.
  • You can study: Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Jewellery, Illustration or Photography.
  • Start Date: January 2027 – June 2027
  • Find out more on their website.

Howest University of Applied Sciences – Belgium

  • As one of the best in the region, Howest, through forward thinking and innovation, provides world-class, authentic learning across digital fields.
  • You can study: Creative Technology, Digital Arts, Digital Design, 3D Animation, Game Development.
  • Start Date:  February 2027 – June 2027
  • Find out more on their website.

LCI Melbourne – Australia

  • LCI is where diverse interests, passions, and connections come together to create a vibrant community that fosters individual talent, personal growth and memorable moments.
  • You can study: Business innovation, Fashion and Costume Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Visual Arts.
  • Start Date:  February 2027 – May 2027
  • Find out more on their website.

Universidad de Diseño, Innovación y Tecnología’ – Madrid, Spain

  • At UDIT, immerse yourself in a creative, international, and multidisciplinary environment that connects you with the design, technology, and innovation industries.
  • You can study: Interior Design, Fashion Business and Communication, Multimedia and Graphic Design.
  • Start Date: January 2027 – June 2027
  • Find out more on their website.

University of Loyola – Spain

  • At Loyola, guided by teaching and industry experts you will learn in a practical way, developing the skills that companies demand.
  • You can study: Performing Arts, Game Creation, Digital Animation, Communication, Music Production, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, and Business Management.
  • Start Date:  January 2027 – May 2027
  • Find out more on their website.

Volda University College – Volda, Norway

  • In between deep fjords and high mountains, you will find the student town of Volda and an institution known for its programmes across media fields.
  • You can study: Acting, Animation, Media Production.
  • Start Date: February 2027 – May 2027
  • Find out more on their website.

Willamette University – Oregon, USA

  • With campuses located in the rich political and cultural hubs of Salem and Portland, Oregon, Willamette prepares students to turn knowledge into action
  • You can study: Animated Arts, Business, Ceramics, Cinema Studies, Computer Science, Fashion, Game, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Photography, Sculpture, Theatre.
  • Start Date: January 2027 – May 2027
  • Find out more on their website.

See more options here.

Please note that spaces are limited and may not be available for Spring 2027.

Find out more about the Study Abroad programme