Support
Study abroad team
The Study Abroad Office will support you at every stage of your Study Abroad journey.
We will support you from pre-departure, on placement and when you return.
We also offer the chance to speak with LJMU Student Global Champions who have studied or participated in our overseas programmes previously.
You can come to the Global Lounge anytime Monday to Friday between 10am - 4pm during term time.
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International mobility coordinators
International Mobility Coordinators (IMC’s) provide you with academic guidance and support to help you through the full Study Abroad placement – before, during and after. They will help you select your host, the modules at the host institution, provide information about grade conversion and credit transfer, work with the Study Abroad Office to provide you with information about Study Abroad opportunities and offer pastoral support whilst you are abroad to ensure you are getting the most from the experience.
Language support
LJMU partners do teaching in English but if you have a second language then you have an increased number of study options. Day-to-day life can be improved if you have some language skills and there is support available.
LJMU language support
All LJMU students are provided with an opportunity to follow online language programmes and you can sign up anytime on the library website.
LJMU student advice
The LJMU Student welfare team are on hand to provide further advice to students and further information can be found on the student support pages.
Visa support immigration advice service
Overseas Visa
Students will need to apply for visas to study at their host. It is the responsibility of the students to apply for their own visa and the host and the relevant government agency will provide support.
Money support
If you need guidance on money matters and dealing with the Student Finance companies then the team are available to provide you with support. See our money advice information.