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Study Abroad:
Broaden your horizons
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Contents Welcome
Global Office Welcome 1 The Global Office provides central administration for University exchange
and study abroad programmes, and programmes delivered collaboratively
Why Study Abroad? 4 with other institutions, both in the UK and overseas. We are here to support
you throughout your study abroad experience, allowing you to make the
Destination Spotlight: University of California 5 most of your time overseas.
Study Abroad 6 For further information about the team please see:
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studyabroad/team
Your Degree Programme 8
St Andrews Abroad Programme 10
School Study Abroad Programmes 12
Application and Selection 15
Working Abroad 17
Erasmus+ and outbound mobility 19
Accommodation 20
Financial Information 21
Spotlight: Carys 24
Multi-Lateral Student Exchange Programme 25
Spotlight: Luke 27
Contacts and Further Information 28
Taken by Henry who studied in Singapore and Canada
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The University is delighted to offer
undergraduates in Arts, Divinity
and Science a number of exciting
opportunities to spend a semester
or year abroad as part of a
St Andrews degree programme. We
are partnered with large and small
institutions, ancient and young, in
Asia, Oceania, Europe, the Middle
East, North and South America.
Some offer an intimate campus
experience; others are located in
“ I surprised myself with a new
confidence and I really didn’t feel
homesick at all! I did very well in my
the heart of a major metropolis,
classes and discovered an area of
from Beijing to Melbourne to Los
research I’m very interested in. I am
Angeles; not forgetting Paris, of
proud of the work that I put in this
course. Our students today are as
year and I can honestly say there’s
drawn to the intellectual milieu of
nothing quite like the experiences
the French capital as Andrew
I have been lucky and privileged
Melville was in the sixteenth
enough to be able to have this
century! What unites all of our
year. Thank you so much for the
programmes is the quality of the
academic provision, ensuring that
participation in a St Andrews Study
opportunity.
”
Ailsa, Chemistry, studied at Queen’s
Abroad programme opens the door
University
to a new and valuable academic
experience at another world-class
institution.
Photo taken by Katie who studied at
Qalam wa Lawh, Rabat, Morocco
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Why Study Abroad? Destination Spotlight: University of California
There are numerous benefits to studying abroad, but here are our top three: At a glance: Finance:
The University of California (UC) Living expenses vary depending
Broaden your It can develop your confidence has ten campuses throughout on campus allocation but may
academic experience and independence and teach you California, nine of which accept be in the range of $13,000
a lot about your own capabilities, undergraduate exchange students. to $20,000 for one academic
Studying your degree subjects personally and professionally. In the north, students can apply year. See the Global Office UC
from a different perspective and Study Abroad will set you apart in to Berkeley, Davis, Santa Cruz and webpage www.st-andrews.ac.uk/
in a different academic culture competitive job markets and open Merced, and in the south to Santa studyabroad/outgoingstudents/
is an intellectually invigorating doors to new ventures and contacts Barbara, Los Angeles, San Diego, financeandscholarships
experience. You may have the that could influence your career. Irvine and Riverside.
“
opportunity to study specialisms S tudying at UC Santa Barbara has
not offered at St Andrews. Courses Experience another Who can go? developed my skills and allowed
may complement your St Andrews culture and improve your There are approximately five places me to study literature with a
studies but offer a new dimension, language skills per year for St Andrews students in multi-faceted approach. California
whether it is geography field Arts, Divinity and Science. Please lends itself nicely to outdoor
trips in North America; modern Immersing yourself in another ensure you research your options pursuits, and I have enjoyed
European history in Strasbourg; or culture is a great way to learn a new carefully and check the UC website hiking, skydiving, stand-up paddle
”
marine biology on the Great Barrier language, enhance your existing for details of their impacted majors. boarding, and much more.
Reef in Australia. Study Abroad language skills and discover a new Joint Honours students studying
will open new doors academically world. Even cultures which may subjects which are both listed as Nikola, English
and may help you to discover initially seem very close to your ‘impacted’ should explore the
new academic passions. It could own will surprise you in many ways. range of other St Andrews Abroad
encourage you to think about However, you don’t always need a and School Study Abroad options.
postgraduate study in a certain language to study abroad. Many
field, or in a certain location. of our European partners offer Which campus can I go to?
courses in English for students from Once you are selected by
Develop life skills and disciplines other than languages, St Andrews, you apply to the UC
enhance your employability while offering the opportunity to exchange programme. Campus
try language classes alongside your allocation is determined by the UC
Study Abroad demonstrates your studies. Whether or not you are depending on the classes you wish
self-motivation, willingness to taking classes in a foreign language, to take.
embrace new challenges and your your education will definitely be
ability to adapt to new situations. extended beyond the classroom.
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Study Abroad How long would I be away for? area. You should also consider the
Some programmes are available additional challenges involved
Study Abroad offers an opportunity our for either one semester or a full in splitting a year in this way as it
to broaden your academic students academic year, while others means adapting quickly to two new
experience. It can be challenging, enjoy a involve a commitment to a full academic cultures.
but with careful preparation, a successful year of study. Semester dates and
positive approach and a mature period vacation periods range across all Will studying abroad increase
attitude, most students adapt to abroad and of our partner institutions, so you the length of my degree?
their new academic environment a smooth might find that you start earlier or Our study abroad opportunities
quickly and flourish. Students return to finish earlier than you would if you are fully integrated into
return to St Andrews after a St Andrews were staying in St Andrews. our undergraduate degree
semester or a year with new thereafter. programmes. Approved credits
academic interests and ideas, I am a Joint Honours student, obtained overseas at our partner
and a confident and independent All of our programmes are can I still go abroad? institutions will count towards your
approach to their learning. reviewed annually (a process that Many Joint Honours students St Andrews degree programme.
includes evaluation of student participate in Study Abroad
Study Abroad is open to students feedback) and we may withdraw programmes. If you are applying What courses would I study
across a number of subjects in exchanges if staff or students to exchanges on the St Andrews overseas?
Arts, Divinity and Science over two report serious problems. This Abroad programme, both of your Students are encouraged to take
programmes: St Andrews Abroad happens rarely as all of our partners Honours subjects must be listed full advantage of the academic
(see page 10) and School Study are carefully selected and we as an exchange option on the opportunities on offer at the host
Abroad Programmes (see page 12). maintain good relations with them, Global Office webpages. If you are institution, while ensuring that
For work placements abroad for but our chief concern is the welfare applying to a School Study Abroad modules chosen are in subjects
students of Biology, Chemistry and and academic experience of all programme, you will require a recognised as qualifying towards
Modern Languages, see page 17. St Andrews students participating Letter of Permission from your the St Andrews degree programme,
in Study Abroad. other School with your application. at the correct level, and which will
Study abroad for credit is only provide suitable preparation for
permitted on existing University When would I go abroad? Can I study in more than one place? return to St Andrews. School Study
approved programmes. The Most Study Abroad programmes On some programmes it may Abroad Co-ordinators guide you
University has a range of Study are aimed at Junior Honours be possible to split your Junior through the process of module
Abroad programmes, all of students, though Study Abroad at Honours year and spend each choice so that you get the most
which are carefully selected and Senior Honours level is permitted semester at a different institution. out of your academic experience
monitored. We have good relations in some subject areas. Study You should check with your Study abroad.
with our partners overseas and Abroad at sub-honours level is not Abroad Co-ordinator whether
work closely with them to ensure permitted. this is possible in your subject
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Your Degree Programme
The Learning Agreement is an Credit and grade conversion
academic contract that sets out will be completed by St Andrews
the courses and credits that you upon receipt of your transcript
will take abroad and confirms your from the host institution. Your
School’s approval that the courses overseas credits and grades will be
will transfer back into St Andrews converted back into St Andrews
credit and count toward your credits and grades using standard
degree programme. While abroad, Conversion Tables. All approved
students take the equivalent of 60 modules undertaken during Study
credits per semester i.e. a normal Abroad count towards the degree
full-time course load at the host programme, and so all converted
institution. grades are used in degree
classification.
Further information about the
Learning Agreement, the credit and
grade conversion policy and the
standard Conversion Tables are all
available at:
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/
study-abroad/academic
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We cannot guar ante e that
ever y
prog rammes will be avail able
Abro ad
academic year. New Stud y
ed
prog rammes are establish
will be
regu larly and new options
e webp ages
added to the Glob al Offic
once the prog ramme receives
tutions
appr oval and the two insti
sign an agre ement.
Taken by Jessica who studied in
New Zealand and Morocco
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St Andrews Abroad Programme Country St Andrews Abroad Partner Institutions
Australia University of Melbourne; Macquarie University
This exchange programme offers For a full list of St Andrews Abroad
Canada Queen’s University; University of Toronto;
exciting opportunities to students in partners and participating
Western University
Arts, Divinity and Science to spend a St Andrews Schools, please see:
semester or academic year abroad. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/csa-app/ Czech Republic Univerzita Karlova
Applications are competitive and search Hong Kong University of Hong Kong
the selection process is led by the
New Zealand University of Auckland
Pro Deans.
“ ot only did I have the opportunity
N
to study history from a different Singapore National University of Singapore
Most of our partner institutions are perspective and make friends for United States University of California; University of North
based in North America, from the life from around the world, but I Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of Pennsylvania*;
University of California’s Los Angeles also had the opportunity to travel Purdue University; University of Richmond;
campus in the heart of Beverly Hills, to the Great Barrier Reef, compete University of Virginia; Washington College;
to the historic College of William & in a national music competition in College of William & Mary
Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, the Melbourne, and even intern for two
second oldest higher education months in Singapore! I would not * Normally, we only have one place available at the University of Pennsylvania which
institution in the US. Our most hesitate to recommend both Study is restricted to Scottish students due to the attached funding (the Robert Lincoln
”
McNeil Scholarship). Please see the Global Office webpages for further details:
recent collaborations are with Abroad and Macquarie to anyone.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/study-abroad/finance/scholarships
Macquarie University in Australia
and Univerzita Karlova in the Czech Rebecca, studied History at
Republic. Macquarie University.
“
New par tnersh ips
I was lucky enough to be able to study at the University of Toronto fre quentl y for med,
are
and sub ject
during the third year of my Geography degree. Studying in Toronto opt ion s wit h exi stin
g par tners
var y annual ly so ple
was an incredible experience which initially challenged me both the Global Office web
ase con sult
pages
academically and personally. However, once I had settled in to the for the mo st up-to-d
ate
different culture and life in a big city, I thoroughly enjoyed my time inform ation.
ww w.st-andre ws.
ac.u k/
away. The opportunity to travel was an added bonus. Although going studyabro ad/outgoi
ngstudent s
abroad alone may seem daunting, the programme is well established,
and the St Andrews Study Abroad Team were always very supportive
and helpful. I would highly recommend studying abroad.
”
Charlotte, Geography, studied at the University of Toronto
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School Study Abroad Programmes Subject Partner Institutions (Undergraduate level)
Arabic Qalam wa Lawh, Morocco; Arabic for Non-native
These programmes are specific to
a certain Department or School. “ S tudying abroad in Hong Kong
was the best thing I have ever
speakers (ANNIS) at Qatar University; Qasid Arabic
Institute Jordan
Several Schools in Arts and Science done. From a university of 8,500
have Erasmus links with other students to a global megacity with Art History Universiteit Leiden; Université de Lausanne;
European institutions, offering the same number of skyscrapers, Università degli Studi di Padova; Universität Wien
a variety of programmes, from St Andrews to Hong Kong was like Biology University of Helsinki; James Cook University;
studying Vikings in Oslo as part being transported to a different Sorbonne Université; University of British Columbia
of a Medieval History degree, world. Aside from the city itself,
Chemistry Universität Bonn; École Nationale Supérieure de
discovering the Dutch Masters in my academic experience was
Chimie de Lille (ENSCL)
Leiden as part of an Art History fantastic. Don’t get me wrong – it
degree, or studying Chemistry was challenging and incredibly Classics Universiteit Leiden; Universität Heidelberg;
in Bonn. busy – but, at the same time, it was Sapienza Università di Roma
stimulating, engaging, and full of Divinity Universiteit Leiden; VU Amsterdam
FACT :
Some of our European part
ners offer
opportunities.
” Economics and
Finance
Università Bocconi*; Universität zu Köln
the host Jennifer, International Relations,
cour ses in Engl ish as well as
language, so ther e are some
great studied at the University of Hong English Trinity College, University of Dublin
if you are not
opportun ities, even Kong.
stud ying languages. French Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po);
Université de Perpignan; Université de Toulouse II
– Le Mirail; Sorbonne Université
Geography and Universitetet i Bergen
And it is not just Europe… several
Sustainable
Schools have also established Study
Development
Abroad programmes with partners
in Asia, Australia, the Middle East, German Universität Bonn; Universität Wien
North and South America. History Universität Bonn; Institut d’Études Politiques-
Université de Strasbourg; Universiteit Leiden;
For a full list of School Study Universitetet i Oslo; Trinity College, University of
Abroad programmes, please see Dublin; Keio University; Université de Toulouse II
the Global Office webpages. – Le Mirail; L-Università ta’ Malta (University of Malta)
* Università Bocconi is unavailable for 2021-2022.
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Subject Partner Institutions (Undergraduate level) (cont.) Application and Selection
International Universität Hamburg; University of Hong Kong;
When do I apply? What are the grade requirements?
Relations University of Iceland; Institut d’Études Politiques
The application process for most Honours entry is a minimum
de Paris (Sciences Po); Renmin University of
programmes begins during first requirement for Study Abroad,
China; Universität Tübingen; Københavns
semester of second year, so it is but some programmes will have a
Universitet (University of Copenhagen); Lunds
important to start thinking about higher grade requirement, or other
Universitet; Universita Karlova (Charles University);
your options early. Selection for criteria. Applicants to St Andrews
Försvarshögskolan (Swedish Defence University).
most Study Abroad programmes Abroad should have a minimum
Italian Università degli Studi di Padova; Università degli will take place between December average grade of 13.5 in their
Studi di Verona; Università degli Studi di Torino; and February. It is important intended Honours subject(s) in first
Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia to note that if you are offered year. Application is competitive
Management Università Bocconi* a place, it will be conditional and the main criterion is a strong
upon successful completion of academic record. School Study
Philosophy Aarhus Universitet
sub-honours, attendance at a Abroad programmes have their
Physics & Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena (University of Jena) compulsory pre-departure meeting own entry criteria, so it is important
Astronomy in April, and your agreement of the to check these with your Study
Psychology & Emory University University’s Study Abroad Terms Abroad Co-ordinator at an early
Neuroscience & Conditions. stage. You can also find information
and most application forms on the
Russian Placements organised through RLUS www.rlus.co.uk
What does the application Global webpages, under ‘Where
Social Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen); process entail? can I go?’.
Anthropology Stockholms Universitet (Stockholm University) Applications to all programmes
Spanish Universidad de Alcalá; Universidad de Granada; require the completion of an
Universidad de Montevideo; Universitat Pompeu application form and some
Fabra; Universidade de Santiago de Compostela; programmes will also include
Universidad de Valladolid an interview process.
For most programmes, you will also
be required to apply to the host
institution, who will make the final
decision on your admission to the
programme. The Global Office will
help you with this process.
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What makes a good application? Working Abroad
Study Abroad is a wonderful
opportunity but may also be a Completing a work placement Full details are available at:
challenging, and at times, difficult, abroad is a good opportunity to www.britishcouncil.org/
experience. We are looking for gain work experience in another language-assistants
students who are independent, culture or language and to acquire
highly motivated, responsible and valuable skill sets. Students on Students intending to be British
mature. We are also looking for specific degree programmes Council Language Assistants are
students who will be good in Modern Languages, Biology encouraged to take the TEFL
ambassadors for St Andrews; and in Chemistry may apply to Introductory Course offered by the
who will make the most of undertake a work placement International Education Institute at
opportunities at the host institution abroad as an integral part of their the University of St Andrews and
and integrate with the host How many places are there? degree programme. Full details of supported by Global Office and the
community. Study Abroad is, above Many Study Abroad programmes these programmes are available School of Modern Languages.
all, an academic experience, and depend on inbound/outbound through the Schools. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/
often the best applications are balance and consequently the study-abroad/before-you-go/
those which also demonstrate number of places available may Modern Languages: With prep-courses/tefl
particular interest in the academic vary in any given year. Integrated Year Abroad degrees
opportunities available at a WIYA programmes involve a full Students may organise their own
host institution. Can I apply to study in my academic year abroad in a host work placements to suit intended
home country? destination where either Arabic, career paths, but they should
This is not prohibited, but you French, German, Italian, Russian discuss this with their WIYA Co-
should think carefully about or Spanish is spoken. Upon ordinator early in their second year.
your reasons for applying completion of the WIYA year, Permission will only be granted
to the programme and be students return to St Andrews where the School is confident
prepared to make a good case to begin Junior Honours in their that the placement will provide a
to the selection committee. For fourth year. suitable WIYA programme.
competitive programmes, the
selection committee may give The School of Modern Languages Students undertaking a Russian
priority to students whom they encourages suitable WIYA WIYA are placed on a university
feel will benefit the most from candidates to apply to the British language course under the
the opportunity to experience Council’s Language Assistantship auspices of Russian Language
another culture. programme, which is well Undergraduate Studies Ltd, a UK-
established and a popular option based organisation. For details see:
for St Andrews students. www.rlus.co.uk
16 17Chemistry: Erasmus+ and outbound mobility
External Placement degrees
Chemistry students undertaking The Erasmus+ programme is visit our partners, host them here,
an External Placement as part of a European project run by the and meet them at conferences
their degree programme often European Commission to support and other opportunities. The
secure placements outside the activities in education, training, current Erasmus+ project ends in
UK. The School assists students in youth and sport in all sectors of 2021, after which a new version
obtaining eight- to thirteen-month lifelong learning, including higher will be launched. We are engaged
(most commonly twelve-month) education. in discussions on potential UK
placements in leading research
laboratories in the UK, Europe and “ orking abroad is undoubtedly the
W
best way to learn the language and The University has an Erasmus+
involvement in the new version
and are also working with UK
North America. Typically, students to immerse yourself in the culture Charter, and participates actively and Scottish governments on
join a research and development of the country that you are in, as in the programme. We value any potential alternative student
group within a company and well as giving you the opportunity our European and international exchange models. We have also
receive a salary for the duration to travel! I found the best way to partnerships, and the opportunities developed a strong scholarship
of the placement. meet people and to improve my they provide for student and portfolio which is open to those
Spanish outside of work was to join staff mobility, the exchange of participating in mobility in all
Biology: local clubs. The highlight of my year knowledge, ideas and perspectives. destinations, including in Europe.
External Placement degrees was probably a choir exchange to As the future UK relationship with
Biology students enrolled on the Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. the EU develops, we are committed Updates on UK participation in
MBiochem, MMarBiol and MBiol Teaching private classes gave me to continuing to exchange students mobility programmes will be
have the opportunity to undertake lots of teaching experience and in Europe as well as worldwide. posted on the University’s Study
external placements. These last for gave me a greater understanding Abroad webpages.
seven to twelve months, in leading of the bilingual programme We are working to maintain and
companies / research institutes in which was the subject of my strengthen our partnerships in
the UK and abroad. year abroad project. Overall my Europe in strategic ways. We have
Spanish has improved a lot and communicated our commitment
living in Spain has given me a great to work with our partners,
understanding of Hispanic culture. including asking them to continue
It’s definitely added to my CV and to exchange students and staff
”
I’ll be returning in the future. after the end of the UK’s transition
period from the EU. We have also
Sara, Spanish, worked in Madrid added a number of new European
as a British Council Language partners recently irrespective of
Assistant. external factors. In addition, we
18 19Accommodation Financial Information
If you are thinking about Some universities and host It is important to consider the body offers with regards to tuition
Study Abroad, an important organisations will provide financial implications of going fee loans and grants for Study
aspect to consider is your advice on renting in the private abroad before you apply. Abroad programmes. Full details
accommodation abroad. sector or direct students to Remember to do your research and and exceptions are available
accommodation agencies. discuss your plans with your family on the Global Office webpages
Will the host institution offer if they are supporting your study. and will be explained pre-
me accommodation? Accommodation abroad is your departure: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/
Many partner universities responsibility so you will be What are the costs of studyabroad/outgoingstudents/
offer, but do not guarantee, encouraged to plan ahead and studying abroad? financeandscholarships/tuitionfees
university accommodation to research your options. You can The costs vary depending on
exchange students. consult the Global Office for advice location and programme. Costs For example, RUK students may
before your departure. Further might include: not be eligible for the full tuition
Student accommodation information is also available at: • Travel expenses fee loan on a full year non-
varies from country to country www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/ • Living costs Erasmus+ Work or Study Placement
and institution to institution. study-abroad/before-you-go/ • Tuition fees programme. In this context,
You should be aware that accommodation • Insurance RUK students spending the full
accommodation services may • Vacations 2019-2020 academic year on a
differ from St Andrews, and the What about accommodation • Visa costs non-Erasmus+ Study or External
accommodation options here on my return? Work Placement were eligible to
may not be available at all of our Student Accommodation Services To give you an idea of the cost of apply to the University for a needs-
partner universities. do their best to accommodate studying at various institutions, based Tuition Fee Scholarship
students returning from Study have a look at the institutional to a maximum of £3,600 for the
Abroad programmes, provided profiles on the Global Office placement year.
applications are submitted by webpages: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/
the published deadlines. If you students/study-abroad/finance
are returning after one semester
abroad it is possible to apply for Tuition fees
accommodation for one semester The majority of Study Abroad
only. First semester only contracts programmes involve payment
are also possible. Applications for of your standard tuition fees to
either semester should be made in St Andrews and no tuition fee
line with the usual deadlines. liability at the host institution. You
should research what your funding
20 21Insurance Jones Jr. Scholarship, amounting Moncrieff Travelling Scholarships Arts Abroad – First Abroad
St Andrews students authorised to $6,000 Canadian. – Study Abroad Scholarship
to study or work abroad as part In addition to the First Abroad Each year, one First Abroad
of their degree programme are The Robert Lincoln McNeil Scholarship, this fund will also scholarship of £12,000 will be
covered by the University’s travel Scholarship, a generous award offer a range of award values to allocated to an eligible student
insurance policy. Full policy details which covers room, board and most undergraduate students in the who demonstrates both academic
can be found on our University living expenses, is awarded every Faculty of Science undertaking excellence and financial need.
webpages. Some host institutions, year to a student who has grown up Study Abroad programmes for Students will be asked to provide
particularly in the US, will also in Scotland and who is awarded an credit. This includes both the additional evidence to support
require you to purchase their exchange place at the University of St Andrews Abroad and School their application, such as
campus insurance, and this can Pennsylvania. Abroad programmes. These confirmation that they have
amount to a few hundred dollars. scholarships will be awarded to completed one of the University’s
Further information available at: Moncrieff Travelling Scholarship students of academic excellence Access programmes.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/ – First Abroad to whom Study Abroad would
study-abroad/before-you-go/ Each year, one First Abroad otherwise be unattainable. Santander Study Abroad
insurance Scholarship of £12,000 will be Scholarships range from £500 to Scholarships
allocated to an eligible student £5,000. The University is delighted to be
US Federal Loans who demonstrates both academic working with Santander to offer
If you normally apply for a US excellence and financial need. Arts Abroad Scholarships scholarships of up to £4,000 for
Federal Loan, you should contact Students will be asked to This fund will offer a range of University of St Andrews students
the US Loans Team at St Andrews provide additional evidence to award values to undergraduate studying abroad.
as early as possible to discuss your support their application, such students in the Faculty of Arts and
funding options: as confirmation that they have Divinity undertaking Study Abroad 600th Anniversary Scholarships
usloan@st-andrews.ac.uk completed one of the University’s programmes for credit. This for Study Abroad
Access programmes. includes both the St Andrews St Andrews Students Abroad, one
Are there scholarships available? Abroad and School Abroad of the 600th Campaign projects,
We are delighted to be able to programmes. These scholarships has established a scholarship fund
offer a number of Study Abroad will be awarded to students of to help more St Andrews students
scholarships for particular academic excellence to whom with the costs of Study Abroad.
destinations. Students selected for Study Abroad would otherwise For further information on Study
our exchange programmes with be unattainable. Scholarships will Abroad scholarships please see:
Queen’s University and Western range from £500 to £5,000. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/
University may be awarded a studyabroad/outgoingstudents/
prestigious Canadian Robert T financeandscholarships
22 23Study Abroad Spotlight: Multi-Lateral Student Exchange Programme
Carys studied at Queen’s University Canada and This is an exciting exchange studying modules which are unique
National University of Singapore on the Multi-Lateral programme that has been to each of the two universities and
developed in partnership with experiencing the culture of two
Student Exchange Programme.
the University of St Andrews, the different countries.
National University of Singapore
“ I have truly had the most
incredible adventure over the past
and Queen’s University, Canada This programme is open
to students in Biology and
year, met amazing people and
Theme: Global Environmental Geography and Sustainable
made unforgettable memories.
Challenges of the 21st Century Development.
I am beyond grateful for the
This novel programme brings
funding that I have been provided
together courses across three Students can apply through the
with that has enabled me to
partner institutions on three St Andrews Abroad Programme.
have these experiences. This
continents to consider the
year has taught me an immense
environmental challenges How do I find out more?
amount both academically and
facing the world in the twenty- Please contact the Global Office at
personally leading to a real
first century, and the different studyabroad@st-andrews.ac.uk for
growth in confidence. I feel that
approaches that societies are further information.
I will be returning to St Andrews
taking towards them. Students will
as a better student and I will
have the opportunity to spend a
look back on this year as one
semester at two host institutions,
”
of the best of my life.
24 25Study Abroad Spotlight:
Luke, Chemistry, worked in France
“ I ’m Luke and I’ve recently returned to St Andrews from my placement year
at the Institute of Porous Materials in Paris. The entire experience has given
me many memories which I will cherish forever.
At the Institute, the whole team was extremely welcoming and happy to
answer any questions I had about life in Paris. The work itself was very
interesting: investigating a potential application to reduce atmospheric
carbon emissions. This gave me the opportunity to try new experiments
and equipment which I had not seen before. I learnt a huge amount about
porous materials, which I will take back with me into my final year back
home in Scotland. Although based in Paris, the lab was English speaking.
However, I still attended French classes at the Institute to make the most of
my time in France. I’m not fluent in French by any means, but my language
skills did significantly develop over
the year - not bad for a chemist!
Paris is such a fantastic place to
live. There is so much to do that
you can fill almost every weekend
exploring different parts of the
city. On top of this, the city is
extremely beautiful and offers an
Instagram opportunity at every
corner! I would definitely
recommend studying abroad.
I’ve learnt so much about
adapting to new places and
cultures, which will be
invaluable for when the time
Taken by Henry who studied
in Singapore and Canada
comes to start my career.
”
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Cover photo by Charlotte Marquand, who studied at the
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recipients 2017-2019, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.
Produced by Print & Design, University of St Andrews, September 2020.
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