How much will it cost to go on a student exchange?
Please note that all costs are approximate, estimated in May 2015, and will vary according to country, city etc. You will need to
do your own research on the internet into usual living costs etc. at your specific destination. You don’t pay tuition fees to your host institution while you are
abroad. You apply to your funding body as usual, or if relevant pay tuition fees as normal to Edinburgh Napier University. However, it is your responsibility
to check with your funding body if there are any issues you should be aware of regarding the period while you are abroad.
Application fee
Visa
Insurance
Flights
Accommodation and
meals
Other costs
Proof of finances
needed
OVERSEAS (Direct Partners)
OVERSEAS (ISEP)
EUROPE (Erasmus+)
n/a
Australia
£310
Canada
£80
USA
£200
New Zealand £140
Australia - Aus$360/year
Canada - Can$228/semester or $456/year
USA - host university will advise, but
around $78/month (may be more at private
universities)
New Zealand - NZD$295/semester or
$590/year
Depends on destination
Depends on destination
£250
£200
n/a
n/a
$78 per month of exchange
Personal arrangement (University also provides
cover)
Depends on destination
£2750 per semester
Depends on destination
Depends on destination
Daily travel, socialising
Australia/Canada - may require proof of
£5k/semester or £10k/yr in bank account
at visa application stage (ie 2 months
before going).
Daily travel, socialising
n/a
Daily travel, socialising
n/a
USA - Some partner institutions require
proof of approx. £5k/semester or £10k/yr in
bank account at application stage (ie
March for exchanges in Tri 1 following
year).
Grant
n/a
n/a
Erasmus+ grant rates 2015-16
NB you should NOT rely on the Erasmus+ grant
for your exchange, as rates may vary from year to
year, and payments may be delayed due to
circumstances outwith our control.
Erasmus+ grant for Study
All Erasmus+ students receive a grant of max.
€250-300 per month depending on country. It is
possible that the grant will be paid for maximum of
9 months (year-long exchanges) or 4 months (one
semester exchanges).
Erasmus+ – Widening participation grant for
students from financially disadvantaged
backgrounds: €100 per month (potentially up to
maximum 9/4 months as above). The grant is
available to students on a study placement only.
Erasmus+ grant for Traineeship
All Erasmus+ students receive a grant of max.
€350-400 per month depending on country. It is
possible that the grant will be paid for maximum of
9 months (year-long exchanges) or 4 months (one
semester exchanges).
Employers may occasionally offer a small monthly
payment or free accommodation on top of the
Erasmus+ grant.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Erasmus+: Higher education study or train abroad grant rate 2015-16
OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING
If you are interested in funding, look at the University website funding page. The Student Grant Initiative, Dame Joan Stringer International Student Travel Fund
and the Santander Mobility Scholarship tend to be the most likely possibilities, but please be aware that these funds are normally awarded to project type
activity rather than a regular exchange experience. Please also be aware that the European Recruitment & Exchanges team do not administer this funding and
all queries should be directed to [email protected].