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.
Planning to go on exchange in 2024/25?
Our exchange application is open from 1-15 November 2023. Find out more before you apply:
- Attend the Go Abroad Fair: 18 October
- Join our pre-application information sessions: online - 11 October and 23 October
- Join our FAQ sessions: in-person - 31 October / online - 7 November
- Deciding where to go? Join our regional sessions 2023
Plan your time away

Find information and resources for those applying to study in Edinburgh from abroad.
Find out about funding for short-term teaching and training opportunities abroad.
Information for staff who manage student exchanges in their School.