Where can I go?

Find out where you could go on exchange. There's a whole world of opportunity!

The University of Edinburgh offers students the opportunity to study abroad in Europe and beyond. We have around 300 student exchange partners in nearly 40 countries.

The resources below can help you learn more about possible destinations before you apply to go on exchange. Please note:

  • The following information is correct at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change.  
  • Our partners change from year to year and we cannot guarantee that exchanges with current partners will be offered in future years.
  • Studying abroad at an institution with which the University of Edinburgh does not have a formal exchange agreement is not permitted.
  • New exchange agreements cannot be created for individual students, and students are not permitted to create exchange agreements themselves. 

Exchange destinations for 2027/28

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Exchanges for 2027/28 are currently being finalised and will be published here soon. View the 2026/27 exchange destinations guide for an idea of the range of destinations available. 

View a map of exchange destinations

Still image showing some of the pinned exchange destinations on a Google Map

View the location of our 2026/27 exchange partner institutions.

Google Map: CAHSS Exchange Destinations

Google Map: CSE & CMVM Exchange Destinations 

The pins show a general location.

Partner guidance

To help you start your research we have created guidance notes which collate information we have on all our exchange partner institutions in one place.

Key things to consider

There are some important things to consider before you apply for a Study and Work Away activity, to help you decide what and where is right for you. Researching key aspects of prospective destinations before you depart can also make it easier to settle in when you arrive.

Eligibility

Find out if you are eligible to participate in an exchange programme.

Language requirements

Learn what the language requirements are for a study exchange.

Fees and funding

Make sure you know what your Edinburgh fees will be, funding you can access, and other costs you need to budget for.

Visas

To legally study or work abroad, you may need to obtain a student visa or residence permit for the host country.

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