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Maximizing the Value of Your Year Abroad

Discover the benefits of studying abroad at The University of Edinburgh, with 220 exchange partners in 28 countries. Dive into language acquisition, student involvement, and utilize OM Funds for a truly enriching experience.

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Maximizing the Value of Your Year Abroad

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  1. The Year Abroad: Maximising and promoting its real value

  2. Sandra Morris The University of Edinburgh International Office

  3. Some Facts and Figures The University of Edinburgh’s Exchanges 2 Exchange programmes (international and ERASMUS) 220 exchange partners 28 different countries Around 600+ students each year 44 different disciplines

  4. Exchange Numbers 2008-2009 433 2009-2010 497 2010-2011 568 2011-2012 645 2012-2013 647 +50%

  5. University of Edinburgh • Some Possible Differences • Structure of Language degree • Composition of student body • Involvement of students • Use of ERASMUS OM Funds • Reciprocity

  6. Language Study at the University of Edinburgh • 4 Year Honours programme • Residence Abroad is integrated into degree – not an “extra” year • Residence Abroad is completed in 3rd Year of degree • Residence Abroad can be through a study period ( minimum of 30 weeks for single honours) • Residence can include study or work abroad

  7. 3rd Year Single Honours • (i) Language Acquisition through residence/study abroad (60 credits) • MEL Year Abroad work (40 credits) • MEL Dissertation preparation (20 credits) • 3rd Year Joint Honours (2 Languages) • (i) Language A Acquisition through residence/study abroad (60 credits) • Language B Acquisition through residence/study abroad (40 credits) • MEL Dissertation preparation or ECTS 20 credit course(20 credits) • 3rd Year Joint Honours (1 Language and 1 other subject) • (i) Language Acquisition through residence/study abroad (60 credits) • Year abroad work for other subject (40 credits) • MEL Dissertation preparation or ECTS 20 credit course(20 credits)

  8. Composition of Student Body International student cohort (circa 30%) Already mobile UK students Approximately 80% of UG students are not local

  9. Involvement of Students Tandem – Language Café, Speed Lingua

  10. Involvement of Students eXchange 360

  11. Involvement of Students Want to Learn a Language?

  12. Involvement of Students Student Ambassadors

  13. Use of OM Funds 60,000 EUROs Staff Promotion materials

  14. Reciprocity

  15. Global graduates

  16. Global graduates

  17. Internationalisation

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