Global

Edinburgh Global

Edinburgh Global leads the University's international engagement across the themes of partnership, community and exchange.

This site gathers global-themed activity from Edinburgh Global and across the University.

Study with us

We have 50,000 alumni around the world. Will you be one of them?

International applicants

Coronavirus (Covid-19) updates

The latest information and advice for students and staff: Advice for prospective students and u pdates for returning students.

Update - student exchanges in Semester 1

Due to updated guidance from the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office some students on degree programmes with a mandatory overseas component may now travel in Semester 1.

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Global Partnership

Our Partnerships team helps the Univerity to create and develop global collaborations.

Partnership guidance

We are an active member of networks and alliances, including Una Europa, The Coimbra Group, Universitas 21, LERU, Eurolife and UNICA.

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Partnership in focus: Mastercard Foundation

This key parternship delivers full scholarships to African students and a comprehensive and holistic program to support a generation of transformative leaders to make positive change in their local and global communities.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Meet our Scholars

Global Community

Our Global Community team provides refugee, asylum and at-risk scholar support and visa advice for staff.

Global Commmunity

Global Community Stories

We've brought together the stories of volunteers, researchers and refugees, from the University and the wider community of Edinburgh.

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Study & Work Away

Our Study & Work Away (SWAY) Service are responsible for managing student exchange, work placements, summer school and international experiences.

SWAY activities and projects:

Study & Work Away funding success

SWAY has recently secured €1.5 million funding for Erasmus+ mobility beyond Europe (International Credit Mobility) in competition with other UK universities.

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