Study Abroad Information Session 2023-24

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T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F S T R AT H C LY D E
STUDY • Exchange Team

ABROAD Recruitment and International Office
INFORMATION
Level 7, Room 701
Learning and Teaching Building
SESSION Contact: outgoing-exchanges@strath.ac.uk

2023/24
• SBS students must apply through SBS Faculty
Contact : sbs-exchange@strath.ac.uk
• 4th year MAE students (Group Projects abroad)

Tuesday 6th December, 2 - 3pm in McC301
(McCance Building, Level 3)
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SEMESTER/YEAR
ABROAD – HOW DOES
IT WORK?
• Study 1 or 2 semesters of your UG degree at a partner
University in USA, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong,
Australia, New Zealand or Europe.
• Usually in your 3rd year (exception EEE, EME and CES

and compulsory Language degrees- 4th year)
• Take classes which are broadly compatible with your

Strathclyde classes (both subjects if you are studying a
joint honours degree)
• Follow a regular programme of full-time study in classes

relevant to your Strathclyde degree. Take your exams at
host University.
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SEMESTER/YEAR
ABROAD – HOW DOES
IT WORK? (2/2)
• Results returned to Strathclyde at end of exchange
• Receive equivalent Strathclyde credit for the

semester/year taken at host University.
- 60 Strathclyde credits/semester (external study)
- Exception MAE and DMEM where host University
grades are translated into an equivalent Strathclyde
grade.
- May count towards final degree classification.
• Return to Strathclyde to complete your degree
Study Abroad is not intended to affect the duration of

your Strathclyde degree .
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ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Semester Exchange is self-funded.
Tuition fees continue to be paid to Strathclyde during your

exchange (you do not pay tuition fees to host University)
RUK and International students should contact the Exchange Team
direct for further guidance on how their fees will be impacted.
Breakdown of average costs/semester

Expense Estimated cost
Visa £90-£700
Flights £25 -£1000
Housing £1000-£5,000
Living Costs £2,500
Total £3,615 - £9,200
• Medical insurance is often compulsory at host University
• Some host Universities charge additional fees (e.g. orientation or lab

fees. Check Fact Sheet on MyPlace).
DO YOUR RESEARCH ON COSTS - DOES VARY FOR

EACH LOCATION
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FUNDING (SAAS)(1/2)
Student Finance England Support
Student Finance Northern Ireland

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SCHOLARSHIPS (1/2)
Turing Funding
• Still to be confirmed for 2023/24 (unlikely to know
outcome until July 2023)
• may be additional funding for students from lower
income households.
For Mechanical Engineering Students
IMechE scholarships
• Value varies
• Contact iMechE direct to enquire on
awards@imeche.org
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WHY DO IT –
Personal Career
• Broaden your horizons • Experience a different
BENEFITS OF • Increase your self- learning environment at
STUDYING
confidence and another University
improve your • Study your subject from
ABROAD adaptability skills

• Meet new people
a different perspective
• Take a class which may
• Visit new places not be available at
• Learn about new Strathclyde
cultures • Improve your general
employment prospects
at the end of your
degree
• Stand out from the
Crowd!
WHERE CAN I
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GO? (1/2)
• Partner University. Spots available varies from year
to year depending on balance between Strathclyde
and partner University.
• Some agreements are University-wide, Faculty-wide

or Department-wide. Typically European exchange is
department only so destinations vary depending on
your degree.
• List of International Partners available on the website
• Typically 80-100 students study internationally each

year, 240 study in Europe. There are more places at
European Universities as there are more partners.
TIMING &
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DURATION2/2
1 or 2 semesters
• Semester 1 (Aug - Dec 2023)
• Semester 2 (Jan/Feb – April/May 2024)
Australia/New Zealand
• Semester 2 only
(commences Feb/March for 4 months)
Germany
• Semester 1 - (Sept - February)
• Semester 2 – (March – September)
• If your Strathclyde classes are year-long, you would

need to go on exchange for both semesters. e.g: EME,
EEE, CES & Chemistry
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ENGINEERING
OPTIONS Canada
• Queens University
(international) • McMaster University
• University of Toronto
• University of Waterloo
• Dalhousie University *
(architecture students only)
• Strong competition between
Engineering students. USA
• Clarkson University
• Successful applicants • Clemson University
• Louisiana State University
typically have current • Michigan Technological
averages of around 70% or University
above. • Northern Arizona University
• University of Iowa
• San Diego State University
• San Jose State University
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ENGINEERING
OPTIONS Singapore
• Nanyang Technological
(international) University
• National University of
Singapore* (architecture
students only)
Australia Hong Kong

• Curtin University • City University, Hong Kong
• Royal Melbourne • University of Hong Kong
Institute of Technology • Hong Kong Polytechnic
• Swinburne University University* (Biomedical
• University of Technology Eng. students only)
Sydney
• Deakin University
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HASS USA
• CalPoly Pomona University
OPTIONS •
•
Clarkson University
(international)
Clemson University
• East Carolina University
• Millersville University
• Northern Arizona University
• University of Iowa
Canada • University of North Carolina at
• Guelph University Greensboro
• McMaster University • University of South Carolina
• Toronto University • San Diego State University
• Queens University • Utica College, upstate NY
• University of Victoria, • Willamette University, Salem,
Vancouver Island Oregon* (Humanities and
• University of Waterloo Politics students only)
• Osgoode Hall Law School,
Toronto * (LLB students only)
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HASS
OPTIONS Australia
(international)
• Curtin University
• Swinburne University
• University of Technology
Sydney
New Zealand
• University of Otago, Dunedin
South Korea
• Kyung Hee University, Seoul
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USA
• CalPoly Pomona
SCIENCE University
OPTIONS • Clarkson University

• Clemson University
(international) • East Carolina University
• Michigan Tech
• Millersville University
Canada • Northern Arizona
• Guelph University University
• McMaster University • San Diego State University
• Queens University • San Jose State University
• Toronto University • University of Iowa
• University of Waterloo • University of North
• University of Victoria Carolina at Greensboro
• University of South
Carolina
• Utica College
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SCIENCE Australia
OPTIONS • Curtin University
• Swinburne University
(international) • University of Technology
Sydney
New Zealand
• University of Otago
Hong Kong
• Hong Kong University
• City University of Hong Kong
• Hong Kong University of
Science and Technology
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EXCHANGE IN
EUROPE
Although we are no longer in Erasmus, we will
continue with European Exchanges in the
same way as international exchange.
These are currently being updated so

destinations may change before or after your
application is submitted.
Find where you can do on myplace (details

will be updated on an ongoing basis)
If you have an EU Passport (Irish, Spanish for

example, you don’t have to apply for a visa.
Everyone else, must have a visa for stays
longer than 90 days.
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EXCHANGE IN
EUROPE
Most departments have at least one partner
university.
Strathclyde Top European Destinations over the last 5

years:
1. Spain 6. Italy
2. France 7. Norway
3. Sweden 8. Denmark
4. Czech Republic 9. Austria
5. Germany 10. Netherlands
Most universities have between 1 – 4 places each

(average 2)
Things to consider, accommodation, classes on offer,

classes in English, what is the city is like.
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HOW ARE PLACES
ALLOCATED? (1/2)
• International Exchange is allocated by University Exchange

Team and European Exchange is allocated by your
department.
• total number of places available at partner University

(typically ranges from 1 – 8 semester spots).
• number of students applying to same University.
Factors considered when making allocations :
• ranking by your Strathclyde department

• Exceptional
• Above average
• Average
• Below average
• current average (mark)
• is study abroad a compulsory part of your course?
• Is there a good curriculum match in terms of your classes?

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HOW ARE PLACES
ALLOCATED? (1/2)
• International places are allocated first
• It may increase your chances if you only apply for a

semester, however you cannot extend to a full year later.
• Any unused places will be circulated to anyone who did not

receive an offer in the initial allocation
• You will only receive ONE offer of a place and must accept or
decline it within 48 hours.
WHAT HAPPENS
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NEXT?
SUBMIT
APPLICATION
RESEARCH DEADLINE: 13th
January (midnight)
End of February Provisional academic

International exchange allocated Wait approval given based on
marks available and ranking
End of March
European exchange
March– June May
allocated. This is done
Apply to host Compulsory pre-
by your department so
University departure
happens at different
times
July
Aug/Sept/Oct Final academic
Go on exchange approval based on
(Jan/Feb/Mar 2nd your current year
Semester) exam results
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HOW TO RESEARCH
YOUR OPTIONS?
MYPLACE
Search for :-
https://classes.myplace.strath.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=20126
Contains :-
• Copies of all Presentations
• List of Current Departmental Exchange Advisers
• Additional Information :-
• Drafting classes for your application
• Academic Requirements to study abroad
• General FAQs
• Fact Sheets/Information for each partner University
• Profiles from previous Strathclyde students who have studied
abroad
Myplace will continue to be updated throughout the exchange

process and will be your main source of information.
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• Online Application will open on Monday 5th
APPLICATION
December 2022.
2023/24
• List up to 6 partner universities from the dropdown
• Draft a curriculum for each University including a link to the description of the classes (refer to guidance on
MyPlace)
• Answer 2 questions; how do you hope to benefit from studying abroad and in which ways do you think you would
make a good ambassador for Strathclyde? (200-250 words)
• For final academic approval to study abroad you should obtain the following in your May 2023 exams (at first
sitting/no resits) :-
• HaSS students - minimum average of 55%

• Engineering & Science students - minimum average of 60%
(you should be on track to meet these requirements at application stage)

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Link will be available on

myplace
Click on link and the
following will appear…
please use chrome if you
can – it works best in
this. It won’t work in
explorer.
Use your ds
(university)
username &
password to
access the
application form.
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This application can only be completed in

The application will then open one go. It is not like your UCAS
application.
If you can, have your Exchange choices,

your classes (if applicable) and written
answers prepared before you begin the
application.
If your application is successful, this will allow

us to share your contact details with other
students for advice, and with those going to
the same destination.
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Some personal details will already be

completed. Complete the missing
details. Double check that you type your
Strathclyde email address correctly.
For HASS students only. If you are going to

continue with both subjects for 3rd year, please
change the ‘type of study programme’ to ‘Joint
Honours’ and you should be able to select the
correct subject combination under ‘programme
of study’.
If you can’t find your programme of study listed,

please contact outgoing-
exchanges@strath.ac.uk and we will add it.
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Check if your department has restrictions on

what semester you can go on exchange.
List up to 6 choices in order of preference. You

should be willing to go to all Universities you
have listed.
You must complete this field. Please

refer to MyPlace to find out how to draft a
provisional list of classes
You must provide a link to the class

descriptions you used from the host
University website.
If you are a 4th Year student

applying to do a project in your 5th
year, just write ‘project’ in both
‘Proposed list of classes’ and
‘weblink’.
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We are expecting these statements

to be around 200 – 250 words.
Do really consider this and do your

research before answering this.
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NEXT STEPS
Go to MyPlace
https://classes.myplace.strath.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=20126
• Begin researching your options
• Think about what type of opportunity you are looking for

taking account of your budget, part-time jobs or other
personal commitments.
• Consider your own personal resilience as study abroad can

be challenging! Maybe a summer option would be more
suitable. There will be a session in early January about
Summer options.
Questions?
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STRATHCLYDE

STUDY • Exchange Team

SESSION Contact: outgoing-exchanges@strath.ac.uk

• 4th year MAE students (Group Projects abroad)

• Usually in your 3rd year (exception EEE, EME and CES

• Take classes which are broadly compatible with your

• Follow a regular programme of full-time study in classes

• Receive equivalent Strathclyde credit for the

• Return to Strathclyde to complete your degree

Study Abroad is not intended to affect the duration of

Tuition fees continue to be paid to Strathclyde during your

Breakdown of average costs/semester

• Medical insurance is often compulsory at host University

• Some host Universities charge additional fees (e.g. orientation or lab

DO YOUR RESEARCH ON COSTS - DOES VARY FOR

Student Finance England Support

Student Finance Northern Ireland

For Mechanical Engineering Students

ABROAD adaptability skills

• Some agreements are University-wide, Faculty-wide

• List of International Partners available on the website

• Typically 80-100 students study internationally each

• If your Strathclyde classes are year-long, you would

Australia Hong Kong

OPTIONS • Clarkson University

These are currently being updated so

Find where you can do on myplace (details

If you have an EU Passport (Irish, Spanish for

Strathclyde Top European Destinations over the last 5

Most universities have between 1 – 4 places each

Things to consider, accommodation, classes on offer,

• International Exchange is allocated by University Exchange

• total number of places available at partner University

• number of students applying to same University.

Factors considered when making allocations :

• ranking by your Strathclyde department

• current average (mark)

• is study abroad a compulsory part of your course?

• Is there a good curriculum match in terms of your classes?

• International places are allocated first

• It may increase your chances if you only apply for a

• Any unused places will be circulated to anyone who did not

End of February Provisional academic

Myplace will continue to be updated throughout the exchange

• HaSS students - minimum average of 55%

(you should be on track to meet these requirements at application stage)

Link will be available on

This application can only be completed in

If you can, have your Exchange choices,

If your application is successful, this will allow

Some personal details will already be

For HASS students only. If you are going to

If you can’t find your programme of study listed,

Check if your department has restrictions on

List up to 6 choices in order of preference. You

You must complete this field. Please

You must provide a link to the class

If you are a 4th Year student

We are expecting these statements

Do really consider this and do your

• Begin researching your options

• Think about what type of opportunity you are looking for

• Consider your own personal resilience as study abroad can