Go Abroad Fair 2025
We held our 2025 Go Abroad Fair on 7 November and it was great seeing so many of you excited about all our abroad opportunities! If you missed the Fair, don’t panic, we have a recap below. Alternatively, if you came along but now find yourself wondering what the next steps are, read on.
Catch up with the introductory presentation
The event began with an Introductory Presentation, explaining the benefits of going abroad, the different opportunities available, fees and funding, and more! If you missed the Introductory Presentation, or you want to recap you can access the “International Opportunities” presentation slides or you can watch the recording below.
Next steps for study exchange
Start your application prep by reading our study exchange application page. Check your eligibility and if there are any restrictions for your degree. We have plenty of resources on our website to guide you through your options, such as the list of destinations by degree, where you can see which destinations our students have gone over the last five years sorted by degree programme. Please be sure to read this information thoroughly.
Then figure out where you want to apply. European destinations are sorted by subject-specific and “all subject” options, whereas the Swiss and International partners are sorted by country/destination. Check each host for subject restrictions and if not otherwise stated, you can apply to any host that has sufficient courses available for exchange students for your degree. Don’t forget that Joint Honours students can apply via a university-wide link or a link in either subject. There are specific degree programmes where it can also be possible to do an inter-campus transfer to the University of Aberdeen's Qatar campus.
We have feedback reports from previous cohorts of students in the Go Abroad organisation within MyAberdeen. These can be very helpful when considering your options and preparing your application. Please email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk to be given access.
Once you’ve narrowed down where and when you want to apply, you can start preparing your documents before the online application form opens on Wednesday 7 January 2026.
north2north Funding - Look out for our early north2north application. Eligible students currently in their second year will be able to apply between 3 - 17 December. Further information coming soon!
Traineeships and Summer Schools
Information about traineeships and most summer schools is normally updated after the winter break, when details become available. The application period for both of these is usually later than for study exchange. Please continue to check the webpages.
The JGU Mainz 2026 Go Heimat Summer School is available now. The Go Abroad Team has limited Turing funding available for this summer school and applications must be received by 5 December 2025. This will be prioritised for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. See our Short-Term Mobilities page for details.
Questions?
If you still have burning questions, you can always email the Go Abroad team or arrange a virtual appointment. Be sure to follow our Instagram for information and advice about the study exchange application in the coming months, as well as for updates on other opportunities and events.
If you have any questions you would like to ask a fellow student, you can reach out to our Go Abroad Ambassadors by email or by visiting the Go Abroad desk in the Infohub. The desk is open at specific times during Term 1 and Term 2: Tuesdays (11:00 - 13:00), Wednesdays (10:00 - 12:00) and Thursdays (11:00 - 13:00).
Finally, if your question is academic-related, you can contact the Go Abroad Tutor for your subject area.
Upcoming Events
- Politics and International Relations Information Session - Monday 17 November, 11:00 - 12:00, Macrobert 317 (MR317)
- Medical Sciences Industrial Placement Information Session - Monday 24 November, 13:00 - 14:00 (venue TBC)
- General Application Information Session - Wednesday 3 December, 12:00 - 13:00, New Kings 6