Where can I study?

Check out our partners across Europe and North America.

Explore European and North American opportunities

Where you can study depends on which subject you’re studying and the availability of places. We currently have partners across Europe and North America.

The table below highlights the university partners we have for each subject. Don’t be discouraged if your course or preferred destination isn’t on the list. We're often looking to expand opportunities for Abertay students, so please get in touch to see what options may be available. 

Your next step is to look at the module choices available at the partner university and find the ones that best suit your course at Abertay and your interests. You’ll then need to discuss these with your programme leader here at Abertay.

For more information on how to apply, click here. You can also see a list of FAQs below.

Course

Region

University Partner

Location

Accounting and Finance* Europe University of Turku Turku, Finland
Universita Carlo Cattaneo LIUC Castellanza, Italy
tio University of Applied Sciences Utrecht/Amsterdam, Netherlands
IE University Madrid/Segovia, Spain
North America Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey/Vancouver, Canada
Ontario Tech University Oshawa, Canada
University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
South East Asia British University Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
Biomedical Science Europe Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences Bonn/Cologne, Germany
Leiden University of Applied Sciences Leiden, Netherlands
North America University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Business Management Europe University of Turku Turku, Finland
Universita Carlo Cattaneo LIUC Castellanza, Italy
tio University of Applied Sciences Utrecht/Amsterdam, Netherlands
IE University Madrid/Segovia, Spain
North America Ontario Tech University Oshawa, Canada
University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida, USA
New Jersey City University Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
South East Asia British University Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
Computer Arts Europe Howest University College (Digital Arts Entertainment) West Flanders, Belgium
Cologne Game Lab Cologne, Germany
Breda University of Applied Sciences Breda, Netherlands
North America Champlain College Burlington, Vermont, USA
South East Asia British University Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
Computer Game Applications Development Europe Howest University College (Digital Arts Entertainment) West Flanders, Belgium
Cologne Game Lab Cologne, Germany
North America Champlain College Burlington, Vermont, USA
South East Asia British University Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
Computer Games Technology Europe Howest University College (Digital Arts Entertainment) (TBC) West Flanders, Belgium
North America Champlain College Burlington, Vermont, USA
South East Asia British University Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
Computing / Computer Sciences North America Ontario Tech University Oshawa, Canada
Champlain College Burlington, Vermont, USA
South East Asia British University Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
Criminology North America Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey/Vancouver, Canada
Ontario Tech University Oshawa, Canada
University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida, USA
New Jersey City University Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Ethical Hacking (exchanges in Year 2 only) North America Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
Champlain College Burlington, Vermont, USA
Fitness, Nutrition and Health North America University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Food & Consumer Science Europe University of Applied Sciences Osnabruck Osnabruck, Germany
University of Naples Federico II Naples, Italy
Food, Nutrition and Health Europe University of Applied Sciences Osnabruck Osnabruck, Germany
University of Naples Federico II Naples, Italy
North America University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Forensic Sciences Europe Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences Bonn/Cologne, Germany
North America Ontario Tech University Oshawa, Canada
Game Design and Production Europe Howest University College (Digital Arts Entertainment) West Flanders, Belgium
Cologne Game Lab Cologne, Germany
Breda University of Applied Sciences Breda, Netherlands
Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Netherlands
North America St Edward's University Austin, Texas, USA
Champlain College Burlington, Vermont, USA
George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia, USA
South East Asia British University Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
Law (Year 3 Term 1 only) Europe University of Lapland Rovaniemi, Finland
Universita Carlo Cattaneo LIUC Castellanza, Italy
IE University Madrid/Segovia, Spain
EBS Business School  Wiesbaden. Germany
University of Gothenburg Gothenburg, Sweden
Marketing and Business Europe University of Turku Turku, Finland
Universita Carlo Cattaneo LIUC Castellanza, Italy
tio University of Applied Sciences Utrecht/Amsterdam, Netherlands
IE University Madrid/Segovia, Spain
North America Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey/Vancouver, Canada
Ontario Tech University Oshawa, Canada
University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida, USA
New Jersey City University Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
South East Asia British University Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
Psychology / Psychology and Human Resource Management /Psychology and Counselling* Europe University of Groningen Groningen, Netherlands
University of Bergen Bergen, Norway
North America Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey/Vancouver, Canada
St Edward's University Austin, Texas, USA
University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida, USA
George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Psychology and Forensic Biology* North America University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida, USA
George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Sport and Exercise / Sport and Exercise Science / Sport and Management Europe IP Santarem Rio Maior, Portugal
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK)- Sport and Management Pathway only! Kajaani, Finland
North America Ontario Tech University Oshawa, Canada
University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida, USA

 

*Please note for those degrees with professional accreditation, we work closely with Programme Leaders to find the best-fit university depending the current stage of your degree.

If your degree programme does not appear in the table above and you're interested in opportunities abroad, please get in touch: studyabroad@abertay.ac.uk

Who can take part?

Abertay offers exchange opportunities for undergraduate students aged over 18 in Year 2 or Year 3 (for Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business students Year 4 could also be an option - please check with us for details). As part of the exchange, students from our partner universities in Europe come to study at Abertay.

When and how long is the exchange?

Most students study abroad in Years 2 or 3 (for Business Management students, Year 4 could also be an option). You could go for either a full year or a single semester depending on your course structure, the modules offered at the partner university and your personal preference.

The exact timing of the exchange depends on the host university. Generally, Semester 1 modules begin in September and end in December or January. Semester 2 modules begin in January/February and end in May/June.

Please note that in some cases different semester times lead to overlaps between teaching at Abertay and at the host university, particularly if the host university is located in Germany or Malta and you are going abroad for Semester 1 only. If this affects you then we will advise on appropriate arrangements.

Will I be able to afford it?

As part of the exchange agreement between Abertay and the partner university, you will not be liable for paying tuition fees at the host university. You will continue to pay tuition fees to Abertay through your normal arrangements. If you usually apply for SAAS tuition fee support, a student bursary or loan, you will be able to do this as if you were studying at Abertay.

You can find information on additional costs on the FAQs page.

Do I need to know a language?

No, almost all of our partner universities teach in English. There are a few exceptions where we offer an exchange but proficiency in the country’s main language is needed. These are indicated in the list of partner universities.

We encourage you to start learning key words and phrases in the language of your host country before you go abroad. You may also be able to take classes in your host country either before or during your stay. Along with using online tools such as Duolingo and Babbel. 

Do I receive academic recognition and credit?

Credits earned whilst studying abroad are counted towards your degree and recognised on your transcript. Your study abroad experience will also be recognised in your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR).

Please note that your grades achieved abroad will not be converted and will not be taken into account for calculating your degree classification. This means, for example, that if you study abroad during your entire Year 3, only grades achieved during your Year 4 will count towards your degree classification.

Before participating in an exchange, you must document the modules you intend to take at the partner university in a Learning Agreement and seek your Programme Leader or Study Abroad contact's approval. If you then proceed to complete the approved modules, the credits earned will be added to your Abertay transcript after your return.

Our European partners use the European Credit and Transfer System (ECTS) while Abertay is part of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). One SCQF credit point is the equivalent of 0.5 ECTS credits, so a full workload of 60 SCQF credit points per semester equates to 30 ECTS credits.

Contact us

Email international@abertay.ac.uk for more information.

Also, make sure to check out these resources to help you prepare for your study abroad adventure:

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