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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 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 Michelle.Welsh@glasgow.ac.uk

Biochemistry Dr Brian Smith Brian.Smith@glasgow.ac.uk

Genetics Prof Kevin O'Dell Kevin.O'Dell@glasgow.ac.uk

Human Biology Dr Katherine Price Katherine.Price@glasgow.ac.uk

Immunology Dr Julia Edgar julia.edgar@glasgow.ac.uk

Marine & Freshwater Biology Dr Sofie Spatharis Sofie.Spatharis@glasgow.ac.uk

Medical Microbiology Dr Helen Gadegaard Helen.Gadegaard@glasgow.ac.uk

Molecular & Cellular Biology Dr Pamela Scott Pamela.Scott@glasgow.ac.uk

Neruoscience Dr Lieve Desbonnet Lieve.Desbonnet@glasgow.ac.uk

Pharmacology Dr Dorothy Aidulis Dorothy.Aidulis@glasgow.ac.uk

Physiology Dr Alexandra Mavroeidi Alexandra.Mavroeidi@glasgow.ac.uk

Physiology and Sports Science Ms Victoria Penpraze Victoria.Penpraze@glasgow.ac.uk

Zoology Dr Sofie Spatharis Sofie.Spatharis@glasgow.ac.uk

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.