Cardiff University – Global Experience

The university funding is open to all Undergraduate Students, with the following exceptions: 

• Students enrolled on a Preliminary Year (year 0)
• International students undertaking a programme in their home country
• Students who have previously received, or will receive, funding for another GO programme (i.e.  a year abroad). Students can usually only receive GO funding once. 

Widening Participation Criteria is outlined below:

• Students in receipt of the Cardiff Bursary
• Students receiving Universal Credit
• Care Leavers / Care Experienced Students
• Students who have caring responsibilities
• Estranged Students
• Refugees and asylum seekers

The programme fee covers accommodation and all activities on the programme. Please note that flights, visa fees (if required) and daily spending money (food and drink) are not covered by our programme fees.

Please note that all participants will also be required to pay a £50 refundable deposit to confirm their place one the programme. Deposits are refunded at the successful end of the programme, minus any cleaning fees or additional charges. 

In some cases universities has confirmed a specific amount of funding to cover part or all of these fees. 

Otherwise, you may be able to apply through your university for other potential funding mechanisms (e.g. Turing Funding, Travel Grants, NCP Funding) that help cover some of the cost of Pagoda’s Programme Fee as well as potentially your flights and insurance.

Please reach out to us or your university’s global mobility team for more information. 

You will also be charged a refundable deposit which is refunded upon completion of the programme. 

Programme Fee does not cover:

• Flights
• Daily Living Costs
• Visa Costs
• Travel & Health Insurance

6th June 2026 – 20th June 2026

1. Register Interest: Fill in the form at the bottom of this page. Once submitted, our friendly team will be in touch to  answer any questions you may have.
2. Application Form: Once you understand the programme details, complete the full application form.
3. University Application: You are also required to apply to your university so that they can confirm your eligibility for the programme
4. Agreement & Onboarding: If awarded a place we will ask you to confirm programme dates and location. If you’re happy to proceed, just sign our agreement and pay the refundable deposit to secure your place. Following this, our team will be in touch for onboarding and will support you through the necessary pre-departure steps. 
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Pagoda will host a virtual pre-departure event where participants will have the chance to have their questions answered. A recording of the event will be provided to those unable to attend.

A Pagoda team member will greet you at the airport and accompany you to your accommodation. You’ll be provided with a welcome pack and detailed orientation to help you feel settled in your new country. Throughout the programme you will check-in weekly with the Pagoda team, who will also provide 24/7 emergency on-site assistance if required.

In groups of 2-6, you’ll work collaboratively on an enquiry-based learning project where you will be expected to put your learning and knowledge from the week’s activities into practice. You’ll be given a hypothetical business scenario which you will be asked to research and tackle. At the end of your programme, you will present your solutions and recommendations to your peers and other professionals.

You’ll be provided a 2-week itinerary of activities which are aimed at improving your cultural understanding, building your professional and personal network, and developing your practical business skills. 

Activities could include:

• Panel discussion with business professionals at various stages in their career
• Company visits and tours
• Speed networking with local students 
• Seminar with a business chamber or consulate
• Thai language class

Our expert in-country teams will source and manage your accommodation, in line with our accommodation quality policy. You will be in a hotel sharing a twin-bedroom with one other participant (same sex). The hotel will be located within good transport links and in a secure area of the cities where Pagoda delivers programmes, inclusive of cleaning and wifi.

The Portal is a digital hub for our student community where you will be able to locate key programme information, forms and documentation.

You’ll also be able to access a variety of different employability resources which will set you on your way as you head into your career.