Study abroadFinancial information

How will I fund my time abroad?

  • 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.

Can I apply for a student loan if I am studying abroad?

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

Can I work while I'm on exchange?

  • 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.

How can I research my budget?

  • 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?

Funding About

Turing Scheme Funding 

 

 

 

Turing Scheme Funding is government funding that is awarded to Strathclyde to support students going to study, work or volunteer abroad.

 

 

In consultation with the four faculties, Strathclyde has decided to use a selection criterion that meets the Turing Funding Scheme’s key priority of supporting Widening Access students to participate in an international experience.

 

 

For the 24/25 session, we have supported students from the following Widening Access Categories:

 

 

  • Annual household income of £30,000 or less
  • Receiving Universal Credit
  • Carer
  • Estranged
  • Care Leaver/Care Experienced
  • Refugee or Asylum Seeker
  • Attendance at a target school upon entry
  • Quintile 1 or Quintile 2 (Quintile 1 RUK)
  • GTRSB (Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman, Boater communities)
  • Students from Armed Forces
  • Mature student
  • College Leaver

 

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

 

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.