Looking to gain an international experience? Brunel students can take part in short study abroad trips led by the Student Mobility Team.
As part of the Brunel Beyond Borders initiative, these trips combine academic learning, cultural immersion and alumni networking opportunities. The University covers most expenses, making these opportunities accessible to all students.
Upcoming Short Study Abroad Trip
Brunel Beyond Borders Trip to Malaysia 2026
- Date: April 2026
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Previous Short Study Abroad Trips
First Mobility Trip to Universidad Iberoamericana (Ibero), Mexico
- Date: March 2025
- Location: Mexico City, Mexico
- Hightlights: Brunel students learned about sustainable business practices and innovative urban development. They attended workshops, visited companies, cultural landmarks and connected with Ibero students.
“To say this experience was phenomenal would be an understatement; From our arrival and welcome to Mexico to the moment we left, we were immersed in both Mexican Culture and Hospitality. This trip opened my eyes to new cultures, new ideas, and new possibilities. From the talks in Mexican business and design, to roaming the streets of Mexico City and the Teotihuacan Pyramids, from eating new foods to making new friends, this is a trip I won't soon forget.”
Jacob Obry, Design student
Global Leadership Programme in Malaysia
- Date: June 2024
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Highlights: Student trip to Malaysia! Brunel students met local industries and pitched their ideas to a panel of industry specialists, connected with Brunel alumni based in Malaysia and explored cultural and scenic sites in the city.
“My favourite memory of this trip is the fact we all initially had no idea who each other were, but now we have gotten to know each other well. I learnt that leadership is something we all have within ourselves, it just takes time for you to find out what type of leader you are.”
Esaa Gunathas, Biomedical Sciences student
First Mobility Trip to Irish College Leuven, Belgium
- Date: February 2024
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
- Highlights: Calling all first years: fancy coming on our next trip aboard? This trip had a particular focus on innovation, sustainability with a visit to the town of Ypres included. Students attended workshops, experienced life in 2030 through new technologies as well as visited museums and sites to learn about WWI.
“Everyday was memorable and I am very thankful for the memories we created on the trip.
Loved every activity and had a feeling of what other unis in Belgium were like. I learnt about Leuven and the events that happened in history.”
Nurrani Begum, Geography student
GLE Abroad in India
- Date: September 2022
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Highlights: Set in Bangalore, also known as India’s Silicon Valley, our students joined those from Dundee University and the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies over four days to explore the Indian education system.
"I have gained invaluable experience, built on my network and also made unforgettable memories and friends. I am excited to see our work and these changes continue towards creating progressive change in making the education system and opportunities more equal and accessible for people of all backgrounds and abilities."
Maariya Ali, Life Sciences student