Study and Work Away Service

Study and Work Away Service

Edinburgh Global

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Study and Work Away Service

The Study and Work Away Service (SWAY) supports those participating in a broad range of international activities, including:

  • Edinburgh students on exchanges or placements abroad
  • Edinburgh staff who support students going on exchanges or placements
  • International applicants planning to come to the University of Edinburgh through one of our study abroad programmes. 
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Study exchanges

Exchange opportunities for undergraduate students.

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Placements

Language school, research, or work placements.

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Short and virtual programmes

Explore current opportunities.

Plan your time away

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Funding

Explore sources of funding and consider the costs of an international experience. 

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Contact us

SWAY provides administrative support to students and staff.

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Staying safe and well

Advice for healthy and safe travel.

Coming to Edinburgh to study abroad

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Find information and resources for those applying to study in Edinburgh from abroad.

Staff mobility

Find out about funding for short-term teaching and training opportunities abroad.

Staff toolkit (secured)

Information for staff who manage student exchanges in their School.

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