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Study Abroad and
Exchanges
Study Abroad and Exchanges Team
What is Study Abroad and
Exchange?
• Glasgow offers one of the longest
running Study Abroad and Exchange
programmes in the UK – 30 years and
counting!
• Over 350 students go out every year to
study or work - 2nd biggest programme in
Scotland!
• We offer a range of short-term and longterm programmes – something to suit
everyone
• International Exchange (outwith Europe)
STUDY EXCHANGE
• Erasmus+ (within Europe) STUDY OR WORK
Benefits of Studying Abroad
• A new academic perspective
• Intercultural awareness
• Travel opportunities
• International networks and friends
• Language skills
• Life skills
• An enhanced CV that will make you
stand out
• Support and recognition through
programme – your time abroad forms
part of your degree from Glasgow
and is not an additional year
Who Can Go?
• Most subject areas participate except
Medicine, Vet Med & Dentistry
(speak to these subjects directly for opportunities)
• Good academic progress - all
exchanges must be approved by the
sending subject(s)
• Support for students with specific
learning requirements
• All ages welcome - including Mature
students
Where can I go?
Erasmus+ - Subject Specific Links
Over 130 partner universities throughout the EU
and the EEA
International Exchange - University Wide
Over 57 Partners Worldwide
Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Canada,
Chile, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,
New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the
USA.
Placement Opportunities
Erasmus+
Country
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Finland
Finland
Germany
Germany
Ireland
Netherlands
Norway
Spain
Sweden
Sweden
Switzerland
University Name
Jihoceska univerzita v Ceskych Budejovice-Sbohemia
Univerzita Karlova v Praze
University of Helsinki
Tampereen yliopisto
Universitat Konstanz
Ruprecht-Karls-Universitat Heidelberg
Univeristy of Dublin - Trinity College
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
Universitetet i Bergen
Universitat de Barcelona
Lunds universitet
Uppsala Universiteit
Université de Genève
Placement Opportunities
International Exchange
http://www.gla.ac.uk/international/abroadexchange/exchangeprogrammeoutgoing/exchangedestinations/
Where Have They Been?
Erasmus+
Year
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13
Subjects
Genetics
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Zoology
Neuroscience
Zoology
Physiology
Overseas Partner
University of Barcelona
Charles University
Radbound University
University of Helsinki
Trinity College
Lund University
University of Barcelona
Country
Spain
Prague
Netherlands
Finland
Ireland
Sweden
Spain
Where Have They Been?
International Exchange
Year
Subjects
Overseas Institute
2014-15
Anatomy
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Biochemistry
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (UQ)
Genetics
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Marine & Freshwater Bio
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Marine & Freshwater Bio
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (UQ)
Marine & Freshwater Bio
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN
AUSTRALIA (UWA)
Zoology
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Zoology
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Anatomy
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Biochemistry
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (UQ)
Marine & Freshwater Bio
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)
Physiology
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Zoology
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
Anatomy
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (UQ)
Molecular and Cellular Biology
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
(UBC
Genetics
CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG
KONG (CUHK)
Neuroscience
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Pharmacology
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF
SINGAPORE (NUS)
2013-2014
2012-2013
Study Abroad and Exchanges
Programme Features
ERASMUS+
INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE
FUNDING AVAILABLE?
Erasmus+ Grant if eligible –
contribution to living costs
Some scholarships may be
available
LANGUAGE SKILLS
REQUIRED?
Many partners teach in
English; online language
support available; language
support at Glasgow
available through Language
Centre
Majority of partners teach in
English; language support at
Glasgow available through
Language Centre
WORK PLACEMENT OPTION?
Yes – depending on degree
subject
No
INTEGRATED WITH DEGREE?
Yes – subject approval
required; credits transferred
back
Yes – subject approval required;
credits transferred back
DURATION?
Full year or single semester
Full year or single semester
Associated Costs?
• Reciprocal exchange – no tuition fee
payable to university overseas
• Student is responsible for all other
costs – accommodation, living
expenses, travel, insurance, visa
• Still eligible for student loan etc.
• Erasmus grant if eligible
• International Exchange: some small
scholarships are available
How Does It Work?
• Apply to the programme
- Most subjects sent out in 3rd year; so students apply at
start of 2nd year.
- Sciences may send out in 2nd year; so students apply at
start of 1st year.
• Apply to your host
• Register and pay tuition to Glasgow as
normal for the year
• Credits transfer back
• Continuous support- here and overseas
Next Steps
 Come to the Study Abroad Fair
(register on the webpage)
 Speak to the SAE team about which
opportunity is best for you
(details on webpage)
 Speak to you subject areas to
highlight interest and find out what
they need you to do
 Attend a compulsory Information
Session (International only)
(register on the webpage)
 Check out the webpages at
www.glasgow/international/abroadexchangeww
w.glasgow.ac.uk/internationange/exc
hangeprogrammeoutgoing/
www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/abroadexchange/excha
ngeprogrammeoutgoing/
Level-3 Course Contacts
Course
Name
Email
Anatomy
Dr Michelle Welsh
[email protected]
Biochemistry
Dr Brian Smith
[email protected]
Genetics
Prof Kevin O'Dell
Kevin.O'[email protected]
Human Biology
Dr Katherine Price
[email protected]
Immunology
Dr Julia Edgar
[email protected]
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Dr Sofie Spatharis
[email protected]
Medical Microbiology
Dr Helen Gadegaard
[email protected]
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Dr Pamela Scott
[email protected]
Neruoscience
Dr Lieve Desbonnet
[email protected]
Pharmacology
Dr Dorothy Aidulis
[email protected]
Physiology
Dr Alexandra Mavroeidi
[email protected]
Physiology and Sports Science
Ms Victoria Penpraze
[email protected]
Zoology
Dr Sofie Spatharis
[email protected]
School Deadlines
International Exchange: 27 November 2015
Prior to the School deadline you must meet the Course Coordinator for your
intended Level 3 Honours programme to discuss your plans for exchange
and agree your course matches.
From 30 November we will arrange for you to meet the School’s Subject
Coordinator to finalise your application.
ERASMUS+: 20 January 2016
From December onwards you must arrange to meet the Course Coordinator
for your intended Level 3 Honours programme to discuss your plans for
exchange and agree your course matches.
During the week of 25 January we will arrange for you to meet the School’s
Subject Coordinator to finalise your application.