Funding

Study abroad programmes, technical placements or exchange programmes for your students all contribute to your university’s reputation.

One of the first questions your students are likely to ask you (as their home university) will be what funding is available, and how they can cover the costs of studying or working abroad.

Tuition fees

Q: Do students still pay tuition fees to their home university when they are studying abroad?
A: Erasmus students fulfilling a full year abroad are able to take advantage of a fee waiver.

Student loans, travel expenses and grants

Q: Are student loans affected by studying abroad?
A: The student finance company of the student’s home country will be able to provide advice on how their student loan will be managed, and whether it is affected by studying or working abroad as part of their degree. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland student finances all offer student loans to cover maintenance.

Q: Can students get any help towards travel expenses?
A: Student finance companies often cover travel costs for students who are going abroad for part of their studies. It will be essential to keep all travel receipts. This can be a relief to students worried about the costs of living abroad.

Q: Are there grants available?
A: Your institution or partner bodies may offer grants for students looking to study abroad, these can be in a particular subject area or for students at a particular age.