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Exchange programme

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Our Exchange Programme gives you the opportunity to study or work at our partner institutions across the world, as part of your degree programme, usually for one semester or a full academic year.

There are great benefits to taking part in a student exchange programme. You can visit a new country, meet new people and experience a new way of life. Graduates with international experience are actively sought by employers.

Students participating in an exchange placement are awarded credit which counts towards their degree marks.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for Exchange you must:

  • be enrolled on a Heriot-Watt degree programme at the UK Campus
  • have completed at least one year of higher education
  • be on an approved credit-bearing study placement
  • study at an institution that has a bilateral partnership agreement with Heriot-Watt
  • spend between 3 – 12 months abroad on the placement(s).

You should discuss this with your academic co-ordinator to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for your programme.

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European exchange

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Worldwide exchange

Turing scheme

If you are currently studying at a university outside of the UK and are interested in taking part in an exchange to Heriot-Watt, please contact hwuexchange@hw.ac.uk.

Heriot-Watt students should contact the Global Student Office.

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