Study away fees 2025-2026

All students will be charged a tuition fee by the University for studying abroad if you are:

• going abroad as part of your degree
• receiving credit that will be transferred to your University of Edinburgh degree

Your tuition fee for studying abroad will depend on:

• how long you are away 
• the type of exchange you are undertaking
• your tuition fee status

Type of exchange

Studying away as a compulsory part of your degree

Your school in the University will fully fund your tuition fees at your host institution, if your study away is:

• a mandatory/compulsory element of your degree studies
• separate tuition fees are charged by the host institution

Please contact your School office for further information.

Contact your School

Studying away as an optional part of your degree that is not part of a University exchange scheme

Students are liable for payment of all fees due at the host institution, if your study away is:

• optional; and
• not part of a University exchange scheme; and
• separate tuition fees are charged by the host institution.