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 worldwide.Not all institutions will be suitable for students on all degree programmes. It is your responsibility to consider the pros and cons of possibly host countries and institutions for your own personal situation. You must also identify an appropriate programme of study at a potential exchange destination and to ensure that appropriate courses are available.The resources below should help you learn more about possible destinations before you apply to go on exchange. Exchange destinations for 2026/27 Read our exchange destinations guide to see the list of partners we have and find out where you can go. The guide shows University-wide and subject-specific exchanges options. View a map of exchange destinations Google Map: CAHSS Exchange DestinationsGoogle Map: CSE & CMVM Exchange Destinations The pins show a general location of each host institution. 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. The above information is correct at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Please note: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. This article was published on 2024-06-24
