Study abroad
These pages set out the opportunities available for students studying in the School of International Relations at the University of St Andrews.
- If you are an overseas student interested in studying at St Andrews, the pages you need are on the University's Admissions website.
Overview
There are a number of opportunities for Study Abroad provided either by the School of IR or other Schools in the University and we are keen to help students make the most of the opportunities available. A period studying in another country can greatly enhance your understanding of International Relations and be valuable in many other ways.
At present, there are three basic schemes in operation. Unfortunately the School cannot allow students to set up any other kind of scheme outside existing arrangements under any circumstances. All schemes operate for one or two semesters in your sub-honours year. You apply for them in semester one of your second year. Further details can be found in the Study Abroad handbook .
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North American exchanges
These exchanges are mostly for a whole year. You pay normal St Andrews fees but study overseas. The exchanges are arranged at University level and there is a University wide competition for places. All St Andrews' students are eligible to participate in most of the exchanges involved but a few are funded by the Bobby Jones trust, which requires some connection with Scotland. More details....
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Socrates/Erasmus exchanges to Europe
These exchanges are only available to students from the EU as they are funded by the European Union in an attempt to promote European integration. You pay normal St Andrews fees and receive a small grant from the EU to assist with extra costs of studying abroad. The schemes are designed for people already fluent in the host countries' language. All teaching and assessment will be in the language concerned. At present, the school has a limited number of places for one or two semesters at a top quality European political science department: Sciences-Po in Paris. As of 2009 an exchange was also established with the University of Iceland. More details....
Additional Information
Information for students accepted on one of the schemes.
Information on the timescales for exchanges
Contacts
Study abroad in the IR department is organised by Prof Ian Taylor.
