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 long-term programmes – something to suit everyone
• International Exchange (outwith Europe) STUDY EXCHANGE
• Erasmus+ (within Europe) STUDY OR WORK
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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
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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
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Erasmus+ - Subject Specific LinksOver 130 partner universities throughout the EU and the EEA
International Exchange - University WideOver 57 Partners Worldwide
Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the USA.
Where can I go?
Placement Opportunities
Erasmus+
Country University NameCzech Republic Jihoceska univerzita v Ceskych Budejovice-SbohemiaCzech Republic Univerzita Karlova v PrazeFinland University of HelsinkiFinland Tampereen yliopistoGermany Universitat KonstanzGermany Ruprecht-Karls-Universitat HeidelbergIreland Univeristy of Dublin - Trinity CollegeNetherlands Radboud Universiteit NijmegenNorway Universitetet i BergenSpain Universitat de BarcelonaSweden Lunds universitetSweden Uppsala UniversiteitSwitzerland Université de Genève
Placement Opportunities
International Exchange
http://www.gla.ac.uk/international/abroadexchange/exchangeprogrammeoutgoing/exchangedestinations/
Where Have They Been?
Erasmus+Year Subjects Overseas Partner Country2014-15 Genetics University of Barcelona Spain Pharmacology Charles University Prague Microbiology Radbound University Netherlands Zoology University of Helsinki Finland2013-14 Neuroscience Trinity College Ireland2012-13 Zoology Lund University Sweden Physiology University of Barcelona Spain
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 BioUNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (UWA)
Zoology UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Zoology UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
2013-2014 Anatomy UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Biochemistry UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (UQ)
Marine & Freshwater Bio UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)
Physiology UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Zoology MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
2012-2013 Anatomy UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (UQ)
Molecular and Cellular BiologyUNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (UBC
GeneticsCHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG (CUHK)
Neuroscience UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
PharmacologyNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)
Where Have They Been?
International Exchange
Programme FeaturesStudy Abroad and Exchanges
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/abroadexchangewww.glasgow.ac.uk/internationange/exchangeprogrammeoutgoing/ www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/abroadexchange/exchangeprogrammeoutgoing/
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 2015Prior 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 2016From 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.
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