Study exchanges

Exchanges at the University of Edinburgh are normally undertaken in the third year of undergraduate study as an integral component of your degree programme.

2025/26 exchange applications will open in Autumn 2024

More information will be shared here in due course regarding next steps.

Learn about the exchanges offered at the University of Edinburgh.

Find out where you could go on exchange. There's a whole world of opportunity!

Find out if you are eligible to participate in an exchange programme.

Students can study in English at many of our partner universities but for study at some institutions, competence in the native language will be needed.

Find out all you need to know about how to apply for a University of Edinburgh exchange.

Your exchange is an integral part of your degree programme, so it's important you understand exactly what the academic requirements and implications will be.

All Schools and Subject Areas offering exchange opportunities have an Exchange Coordinator to support and advise students before and during their exchange.