why study abroad?

where to go?• opportunities in Europe• opportunities overseas

when to apply?

Studying Abroad

Marialuisa Aliotta

International CoordinatorSchool of Physics and Astronomy - University of Edinburgh

Academic Year 2010/11

International Office

International Mobility

European (ERASMUS) exchange International exchange

180 European partners 60 International partners

The International OfficeThe University of Edinburgh57 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JUTel: +44 (0)131 650 4296Fax: +44 (0)131 651 1236Email: enquiries.international@ed.ac.uk

2009/10257 on European exchanges 178 on International exchanges 1200 incoming visiting students

The International Office is responsible for managing the University’s international exchange and mobility programmes with our international partners.

Why study abroad?

new friends from around the world the desire to do more travelling great personal experience

"I consider my year in the United States to be the greatest gift my Edinburgh education gave me."Laura Kuenssbergpolitical correspondent of BBC

"Had I not been based abroad, I'm not sure if a national newspaper would have taken a chance on an inexperienced journalist like me."Helen PiddGuardian Journalist

“Participation in ERASMUS proved to be a turning point in my career and my life."David O’LearyConsultant Burson-Marsteller

new social and academic opportunities and contacts valuable work experience increased potential to find jobs after graduation

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/exchanges/student-experiences/overview

Testimonials

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/exchanges/

European and International destinations

where to go?

ERASMUS exchange

exchanges are for 3 to 12 months (typically students go for two semesters) for Physics students, exchanges possible only in Junior Honors year deadlines: January/February in your second year of study credits (not grades!) will count towards your final degree

Edinburgh has Erasmus agreements in 180 universities in more than 20 countries.

Exchange links are between departments, so where you go depends on what you study.

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/exchanges/erasmus/overview

the southernmost city in Germany and gateway to the Black Forest

the northernmost Italian city and gateway to the Alps

the largest campus in France

ERASMUS Destinations - Physics

http://www.u-psud.fr/en/international/welcome_of_foreign_students.html

http://www.studium.uni-freiburg.de/international-en/incoming-en/austausch-en

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/bewerbung/incomings/Austauschstudenten/Incoming_Erasmus/document_view?

Application process

selection criteria:

academic performance (B-average generally required in Year 1) motivation and ambassadorial qualities linguistic suitability (minimum of one year’s university level study, as non-beginner,

or equivalent) added value for the student

once selected, follow your host university's instructions to apply for admissionbe aware to meet host institution’s deadline!

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/exchanges/erasmus/application

on-line application through International Office, after agreement with DoS deadline: January/February in Year 2 options: three at present, but may increase in future

ERASMUS Grant

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/exchanges/erasmus/grant

no tuition fees are paid at host university ERASMUS grant available to contribute to extra costs for students on a full-year exchange, grant is between €2000-3000 allocation varies depending on departure time and duration of exchange all participants eligible, provided they are registered on full-time degree programme application to be made via the International Office grants available (€500) to improve your language skills

Edinburgh has International agreements with more than 30 institutions in North or South America, Australasia, or Asia.

Exchange links are between university, so you can apply at any institution provided subject of study is offered.

for Physics students, exchange possible in Junior Honors application deadline: November of your second year of study only credits (not grades) will be transferred

International Exchange

International Exchange Destinations

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/exchanges/international-exchange/destinations

Application process

on-line application through International Office, after agreement with DoS deadline: mid-November in Year 2 options: may select up to six institutions in order of preference

selection criteria:

academic performance (B-average generally required in Year 1) motivation and ambassadorial qualities linguistic suitability (minimum of one year’s university level study, as non-beginner,

or equivalent) added value for the student

once selected, follow your host university's instructions to apply for admissionbe aware to meet host institution’s deadline!

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/exchanges/international-exchange/application

FeesCosts and

Other Matters

no tuition fees are paid at host university participants responsible to meet all other costs (travel, accommodation, insurance,…) students on loan or grant should apply to awarding body, indicating they will be studying abroad

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/exchanges/international-exchange/costs

health and insurance cover are mandatory at some host institutions Visa as Exchange Student required for all international destinations

Other opportunities

work placements summer schools volunteering

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/international-office/exchanges/other/work-placements

For any queries: m.aliotta@ed.ac.uk0131 650 5288