Financial Information

Finance

The cost can vary depending on where you go. Student’s feedback has ranged from £2000 - £12000 per semester. Look at the student feedback for what previous students have spent (available on our MyPlace Page) and you can also compare the cost of living in the host countries via cost of living comparison sites like numbeo 

A non exhaustive list of things you have to pay for:


• visa (and cost of any documents that you might need translated, or travel to your visa appointment)
• travel (to and from your host university and any travel you would like to do when you are away
• housing
• health insurance (often mandatory in USA/Canada/Australia),
• food (sometimes you have to take out a meal plan in the USA),
• books
• any other costs that you might have when you are away.

You can continue to receive any bursary or student loan that you would normally receive if you were studying at Strathclyde when you are on exchange.
There is also some funding available through the Turing Scholarship or Alumni funding. The amount available changes each year and there is normally an eligibility criteria to receive this. There are other resources for funding that you can apply to independently.

If your course has a compulsory exchange (for example, your degree is ‘with international study ‘ or you are a language student or studying IB, MIBML or LML), and are SAAS funded, you can receive support for your expenses – details are available of what is covered on the SAAS Study Abroad Expenses page. You are only eligible if you are going on a study placement. If you are doing an English Language Assistant, you cannot receive this funding.

Tuition fees continue to be paid to Strathclyde while you are on exchange. You do not pay tuition fees to your host University.

For Scottish & EU students, SAAS will continue to pay your tuition direct to Strathclyde.

International students studying abroad will continue to pay their regular tuition to Strathclyde for the period they are away.

Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland are advised to contact the Exchange Team in the Recruitment and International Office to confirm their tuition fee arrangements.

  • Tuition fees continue to be paid to Strathclyde while you are on exchange. You do not pay tuition fees to your host University.
  • For Scottish & EU students, SAAS will continue to pay your tuition direct to Strathclyde.
  • International students studying abroad will continue to pay their regular tuition to Strathclyde for the period they are away.
  • Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland are advised to contact the Exchange Team in the Recruitment and International Office to confirm their tuition fee arrangements.

  • Yes, you can. Generally, any loans, scholarships, or bursaries should not be affected if you study abroad.

  • Most students will be attending the host university on a student visa which may entitle you to work on campus for a limited number of hours per week (usually up to 20 hours/week). You're not usually permitted to work off campus.
  • It's unlikely you will be able to secure a job until you reach the host university so you should not rely on this to fund your exchange in case this does not work out.



  • What is your budget? How much can you afford? What do you want to do when you are abroad?
  • Look at student feedback for an accurate idea of what the costs might be.
  • Use Numbeo to compare the cost of living in two places.

 

Is there any funding available to me?

Erasmus+

  • Erasmus is returning for the year 2027/28. 

SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland)

  • If you are studying abroad as a compulsory part of your course, you can claim for travel expenses from SAAS. EU nationals are not eligible for this. Students on an English Language Assistant Placement also cannot claim for this.

SFE (Student Finance England)

  • Please refer to the guidance on the SFE webpage about funding available to students studying abroad or on placements.

Student Finance Wales 

  • Please refer to the guidance on the Student Finance Wales webpage about funding available to students studying abroad or on placements.

SFNI (Student Finance Northern Ireland)

  • Please refer to the guidance on the SFNI webpage about funding available to students studying abroad or on placements. 

Strathclyde Alumni Fund Scholarship

  • The Strathclyde Alumni Fund provides scholarships for students participating in international study, work, or volunteering.

    Please note that we are not guaranteed this funding every year. We ask that you do not rely on receiving this funding.

Butex

  • Strathclyde is a full member of the Butex Association which offers a limited number of scholarships to UK students participating in international study abroad. If you are interested in applying for a Butex scholarship you should apply direct following the guidance provided on the Butex Scholarships website.

The Scholarships Hub

  • The Scholarships Hub provides information on available UK scholarships, grants and bursaries.

Scottish Charity Register

  • The Scottish Charity Register provides information on Scottish Charities that may be able to donate funds to support the international experience of students.