Study and Work Away
Discover your options for study and work abroad.
International experiences give incredible opportunities and memories that last forever. They can also seriously improve your academic performance and career prospects.
We’re one of the world leaders in international student exchanges, offering more than 1,400 opportunities to study abroad across 300 different destinations. Exchanges are possible on many of our degrees and the exact options open to you depend on what you’re studying.
What opportunities are available?
From short international experiences lasing just 7 days to an overseas study exchange that could last a whole academic year, there’s a huge range of options open to our students.
In this short video, Lynsey Snedden, International Programme Manager, outlines the opportunities available at Edinburgh.
- Video: SWAY - Opportunities
- In this short video, Lynsey Snedden, International Programme Manager, outlines the opportunities that are available at Edinburgh.
Benefits of international opportunities
Taking part in an international experience can be one of the most rewarding things you do in your life.
In this short video, Sophie Conway, Study Abroad Manager, outlines why overseas experiences are so valuable.
- Video: SWAY - Benefits
- In this short video, Sophie Conway, Study Abroad Manager, outlines why overseas experiences are so valuable.
Study and work away team
The Study and Work Away (SWAY) team provides administrative support to students participating in a broad range of international activities. If you’re interested in taking part in an exchange or placement abroad, we’ll help you navigate the process.