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Join us in September 2026

Applications are still open to join us in September 2026. We offer a number of programmes.

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Contacts for Current Exchange Students

Incoming students: GoAbroad.Incoming@abdn.ac.uk  or +44 1224 272625

Outgoing students: GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk or +44 1224 273664

Virtual Appointments available Mondays 14:00-16:00 and Fridays 10:00-12:00 (see below)

Ambassador Hours (Infohub): Monday/Tuesday 11:00-13:00 and Wednesday 10:00-12:00

Meet the Team

Louisa Stratton - Go Abroad Manager & Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator

Louisa Stratton - Go Abroad Manager & Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator

During my degree, I studied in France and Germany, and worked in Germany and Sweden. After graduation, I worked as an International Officer for Queen Margaret University, promoting Scotland all over the world.

Melanie Viney - Lead Go Abroad Officer (Incoming)

Melanie Viney - Lead Go Abroad Officer (Incoming)

I have travelled to Asia, Africa, Europe and USA. I moved from Australia to Aberdeen in 2007, and have lived, worked and studied abroad (right here in Aberdeen!) for over 15 years now!

Fiona Jardine - Lead Go Abroad Officer (Outgoing)

Fiona Jardine - Lead Go Abroad Officer (Outgoing)

During my undergraduate degree I studied in Germany and Italy, and I also worked in a ski resort in the French part of Switzerland.

Chris Knight - Go Abroad Officer (Incoming)

Chris Knight - Go Abroad Officer (Incoming)

I wasn't lucky enough to study abroad while at university, but I do try to travel at every opportunity. I have been fortunate to visit many countries, with Italy, Norway and China being some of my favourites.

Lydia Gahr - Go Abroad Officer (Outgoing)

Lydia Gahr - Go Abroad Officer (Outgoing)

Originally from Vancouver, I immigrated to Amsterdam as a teenager before moving to Aberdeen for University. During my studies I went abroad to Hong Kong for a semester, and have decided to make Scotland home.