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The Erasmus programme enables higher education students to study or do a work placement in institutions throughout Europe as part of a degree course.

Erasmus is the European Commission's flagship educational programme for higher education students, teachers, and institutions. It was introduced with the aim of increasing student mobility within Europe and forms part of the EU Lifelong Learning Programme (2007-2013).

It encourages student and staff mobility for study and work, and promotes transnational co-operation projects among universities across Europe. The scheme currently involves 9 out of every 10 European higher education establishments and supports co-operation between the universities of 33 countries.

Erasmus students receive a mobility grant in order to assist with the additional costs that occur when studying or working abroad. This grant is in addition to any tuition fee loans and maintenance support that students may already be eligible for.

Where can you go?

The Faculty of Engineering has over 70 Erasmus agreements with partner institutions in Europe.

Please click on the department you are interested in below to find out more details about the agreements they have in place.

Architecture

If you would like any further information about participating in an erasmus study or work placement at one of these institutions, please contact the Departmental Erasmus Co-ordinator(s) in Architecture: Mr Michael Angus or Mrs Lynne Harvey

Chemical & Process Engineering

If you would like any further information about participating in an erasmus study or work placement at one of these institutions, please contact the Departmental Erasmus Co-ordinator(s) in Chemical & Process Engineering: Mrs Caroline Rashid or Dr Mark Haw

Civil & Environmental Engineering

If you would like any further information about participating in an erasmus study or work placement at one of these institutions, please contact the Departmental Erasmus Co-ordinator(s) in Civil & Environmental Engineering: Dr Philippe Sentenac

Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management

If you would like any further information about participating in an erasmus study or work placement at one of these institutions, please contact the Departmental Erasmus Co-ordinator(s) in Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management: Mr Alasdair Downes

Electronic & Electrical Engineering

If you would like any further information about participating in an erasmus study or work placement at one of these institutions, please contact the Departmental Erasmus Co-ordinator(s) in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: Dr David Harle

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

If you would like any further information about participating in an erasmus study or work placement at one of these institutions, please contact the Departmental Erasmus Co-ordinator(s) in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering: Miss Maureen Kelly

Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

If you would like any further information about participating in an erasmus study or work placement at one of these institutions, please contact the Departmental Erasmus Co-ordinator(s) in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering: Prof Osman Turan

What does it cost?

All participants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for the Erasmus grant, as long as they are registered on a full-time degree programme.  A minimum of three months' continuous work or study abroad must be completed and the work completed must also count for credit towards their Strathclyde degree.  The amount of the grant may vary from year to year - it is set by the British Council, and not by the University of Strathclyde, and is calculated on the basis of the length of the Erasmus period.  The Erasmus grant is intended as a contribution to assist with the extra costs of studying abroad.  It will not cover all the costs of your time abroad.  For more details on funding and financial matters, please click here.

Does it count towards my degree?

Erasmus exchanges are an integral part of your degree programme and credit gained whilst on Erasmus counts towards your degree at Strathclyde.  You must, therefore, study courses relating to your degree and obtain approval for your programme of study from the Erasmus coordinator in your department.

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a standard for comparing the study attainment and performance of students across the European Union and other collaborating European countries.  Most of our Erasmus partners award ECTS credits.  Credits are awarded for successfully completed studies.  One academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits (this is usually equivalent to 1500-1800 hours of study in all countries irrespective of standard or qualification type).  60 ECTS credits corresponds to 120 Strathclyde credits (i.e. a typical full year's courseload).

What next?

Talk to your Departmental Erasmus Co-ordinator. There is also further information available from the Recruitment and International Office's website or from the  British Council’s Erasmus website.

Incoming student?

Please contact the Recruitment and International Office if you are a student from another institution who is interested in an Erasmus study or work placement in the Faculty of Engineering.

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Contact us

For general information or enquiries about Erasmus activity in the Faculty of Engineering, please contact:

Mrs Andrea Roy
Faculty Admin Assistant
Faculty of Engineering
University of Strathclyde
RC525, Royal College Bldg
204 George Street
Glasgow G1 1XW
United Kingdom

t: +44 (0)141 548 2747
e: andrea.roy@strath.ac.uk

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