All undergraduate students undertaking an international placement must read and sign a Generic Travel Risk Assessment. You will need to familiarise yourself with the risks you may encounter during your international placement and take the recommended steps to mitigate those risks.
Staying safe while abroad is all about being well-prepared and well-informed. The University is here to offer advice, but ultimately you are responsible for ensuring that you do your research before you go and that you make sensible decisions once you’re abroad. Some of the risks you face in your destination country will be similar to risks you face in the UK, but might be more difficult to deal with because of language, cultural or procedural differences; other risks, like natural disasters or political instability, might be completely new to you.
Global travel enables you to broaden your horizons and experience diverse cultures. However, if you have a protected characteristic, you may face challenges not experienced by others, so it is important to do thorough research as laws, customs and societal attitudes vary greatly across the world. You can find plenty of information through guidebooks, the internet and the relevant embassy as well as the Government's Travel Advice website. The below information will also help you make an informed decision about travelling and ensure you stay safe while abroad.
In an emergency situation if you are a Manchester student studying/working overseas, please contact AIG on +44 (0)1273 552 922 or the University 24/7 emergency helpline on 0161 3069966
(University Switchboard)
+44 (0) 161 306 6000
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Oxford Road
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M13 9PL
