Study abroad information for University of Dundee students

Preparing and planning for your time abroad

The Go Abroad student handbook is for University of Dundee students who have applied to spend a semester or year studying abroad. It contains information about preparing and planning for your time abroad.

Modules and academic recognition if you are studying abroad

An exchange opportunity means that you will be spending time studying abroad, rather than at Dundee. There are a few things that you need to consider when preparing for this experience. 

• You will gain academic credit from your studies abroad. This means there is no need to repeat a year or semester assuming you pass your courses whilst abroad. 
• When you are at one of our partner institutions, you will be able to study in a different culture with a different learning and teaching environment. 

Module selection 

You can take modules that are relevant to your degree, but not offered in Dundee, which can give you a different perspective on your studies. 

• Your Go Abroad Academic Co-ordinator (GAAC) will advise you on the modules/courses you need to take at the partner institution. 
• You'll make your choices on a Learning Agreement document before the start of your exchange. This needs to be approved by yourself, your GAAC and your host institution. This is the document that ensures the modules your study whilst abroad will support your academic progression upon return. 
• If you need to make any changes to your courses whilst abroad, you should contact your GAAC for advice/approval. 

Degree classification 

For students who go abroad in level 3, you will receive full recognition of any credits taken whilst abroad, however, the grades you achieve whilst abroad will not be used to calculate your degree classification. This is to make sure you can focus on doing well academically but also allowing you to make the most of your time abroad. 

If you have any questions about academic recognition, contact your Go Abroad Academic Co-ordinator. 

Finance

Finance is one of the key points for you to consider when considering study exchange. The table below gives an indication of additional costs when you are abroad. 

Funding

Turing Mobility Scheme funding

The University submits an annual funding bid to this external scheme for a financial award to support our students undertaking study exchange overseas. From this award we aim to offer financial support to students to contribute to the costs of their exchange. All eligible students would receive cost-of-living support and students who identify as disadvantaged against Turing criteria would also receive a higher amount of cost-of-living support, funds to support return flights and reimbursement of any visa costs. 

The outcome of the application is generally known by late summer and the Go Abroad Team will contact students accordingly. At present there are no guarantees that this funding will be available. 

Scholarships 

Study Exchange Partner University Scholarships 

There is no definitive list but on occasion some of our partners offer scholarships to their inbound exchange students. Information is provided to the Go Abroad Team directly or can be available on the partner website.