Edinburgh Napier University Year Abroad

Overseas Exchange Programmes

If you are keen to study further afield then one of our non-European partner institutions may be just right for you!

Edinburgh Napier University has links in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and China.

Depending on the subject of your studies you may be able to study either through a Direct Partner Institution or the ISEP Programme.

Overseas Direct Partner Exchanges

These are offered in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China and in the USA. See our list of overseas partner institutions for details.

Direct Partner Exchanges are based on inter-institutional agreements with a capped number of exchange places. In some cases the agreement is for a specific subject area, but in others the agreement is university-wide and students from any subject area may apply. It is your responsibility to check whether your chosen university offers modules that are compatible with your course, and to obtain Programme Leader or Academic Study Abroad Adviser approval for these.

Services offered to incoming exchange students at our Direct Partner institutions vary from university to university. Certain institutions will offer you accommodation in student halls, a buddy scheme etc. others will require you to be more independent. Visit each university’s website for further information.

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Overseas ISEP Exchanges

Students wishing to study overseas may alternatively apply through ISEP (International Student Exchange Programs). ISEP Exchange offers opportunities for most students, regardless of their degree programme, with a choice of over 200 institutions in the USA and elsewhere. You will need to ensure that your chosen institution offers appropriate modules, and that these are approved by your Programme Leader or Academic Study Abroad Adviser.

Students who are selected for an ISEP placement on the basis of their online application will need to submit a further application to ISEP at a later date. On this you may list up to 10 choices of university and ISEP will do their best to place you at one of these.

Please read this guide for help with identifying potential destinations for your subject area through ISEP.

How does it work?

For everyone the time spent abroad counts towards their Edinburgh Napier degree classification as results are brought back and converted into Edinburgh Napier credit.

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Who should I contact?

Come along to a study abroad drop-in session or contact the Global Mobility Team studyabroad@napier.ac.uk for further information, advice on possible study destinations and help with filling in the online application form.

No student is permitted to participate in an exchange programme unless they have the approval of their Programme Leader or Academic Study Abroad Adviser. You should arrange a meeting with him/her at an early stage to discuss your plans including potential destinations and module choices abroad. They will need to approve your online application, and will consider the following when deciding whether to support you:

Your academic performance
Course compatibility and implications if you do not pass all modules
Whether you would be a good ambassador for Edinburgh Napier University
Attendance record
Your motivation for going on exchange, i.e. whether you have researched online, discussed with family, friends, and previous exchange students and thought things through

How much does it cost?

Start filling your piggybank early and make sure you are prepared for your time abroad. Find out how much studying abroad is going to cost.