Funding for study exchanges
As part of the planning process you will need to consider how to finance your time away from Glasgow. You will need to make sure you have enough funding to cover the duration of your stay including living and travel costs.
Studying abroad does not have to be more expensive than studying in Glasgow if you budget. There are funding options that you may be eligible for to help with travel costs.
The University of Glasgow has some subject specific funded opportunities attached to a few of our priority partner universities at both undergraduate and post graduate level. Use the study exchange destinations tool to check what is available to you.
Tuition fees and student financial support
You will continue to be a registered student at the University of Glasgow and do not pay tuition fees to the host university abroad. You pay your fees to the University of Glasgow as usual.
You are also entitled to continue to receive any student loans, grants or bursaries that you are eligible for while studying at Glasgow.
If you are a US student in receipt of a federal loan you should contact Carol Barnett (Carol.Barnett@glasgow.ac.uk) to check out your continued eligibility.
Turing Scheme
The University will apply to the Turing Scheme to support student study and work abroad opportunities and expects to hear the final outcome in August 2025.
Regardless of the result of the University’s Turing Scheme application, UofG guarantees funding at the level to the Turing Scheme for students who are successful in securing exchange or work placement abroad who are either:
- undertaking a compulsory language placement
- students meeting Widening Participation criteria
Other scholarship opportunities
A range of scholarships are available from external organisations and charities to support student travel. Search by your criteria at scholarships and funding. This isn't an exhaustive list so make sure you do your own research.