Summer opportunities

Many of our partner universities offer summer programmes which St Andrews students are eligible to apply for.  Students interested in these opportunities can apply directly to the partner university.  Financial support is available through our Saints Abroad scholarship.  The deadline for scholarships applications for summer 2025 is 13 March 2025.

Opportunities in Taiwan are supported by funding from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. We also support students to participate in the International University for Intercultural Leadership in Turkey.

Students studying Arabic may also be interested in the programmes run by our partner in Morocco, Qalam-wa-lawh.

Opportunities in Europe 

Where can I go?

The following partners offer summer programmes:

How can I apply?

Please apply directly to the partner university.  Students can apply for funding from the Global Office via our Saints Abroad scholarship.  The deadline for applications for summer 2025 is 13 March 2025.  Please also let the Global Office know which programme you are applying for by emailing outbound@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

Who can apply?

This programme is only open to undergraduate students who are registered at St Andrews. Students due to graduate in June 2025 are not eligible for funding from the Global Office. 

How will the summer opportunity be recognised?

Students will receive an end-of-course certificate or transcript from the partner university. Usually, the partner university will assess your academic performance and offer a certain number of credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). ECTS is a credit system based on student workload. One credit point is deemed to be the equivalent of 25-30 learning hours, including lectures, seminars and independent study. Many of our partners will not issue certificates or transcripts to students who are frequently absent from the classroom hours.

Please note that you will not receive academic credit at St Andrews for summer opportunities. The credits and grades scored will not be converted into your St Andrews degree. You will receive recognition of this external placement on your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) at graduation.

What funding is available?

You can apply for funding from the Global Office via our Saints Abroad scholarship.  The deadline for applications for summer 2025 is 13 March 2025. Please note that this funding will not cover the full cost of the programme. 

How much will it cost?

You must pay the partner university fees in order to participate in the programme. The fees are listed on each partner webpage. 

Other costs to consider include:

  • Transport (round trip).
  • Accommodation.
  • Other living expenses, e.g., local transport, food, phone, internet.
  • Health and liability insurance (if you need this).
  • Visa costs (depending on nationality).
  • Visa application requirements, such as travel to appointments.

Successful applicants who register their travel will be covered by the University of St Andrews travel insurance policy.

Is accommodation available?

The summer opportunities offer some accommodation, which may be limited. You should sign up for these as soon as possible. St Andrews cannot guarantee accommodation at partner institutions.

UK-Malaysia Sustainable Entrepreneurship Summer Programme

The University of St Andrews has received the opportunity to nominate two undergraduate students to a Sustainable Entrepreneurship Summer Programme, to be hosted by Universiti Malaya from 18-22 August 2025. The summer programme is coordinated by the UK-Malaysia University Consortium, which the University of St Andrews has recently joined.

This opportunity is open to registered St Andrews undergraduates, who are not on a leave of absence.

Please note that there are no guaranteed places for St Andrews students. The two nominated students must complete a second application form, and submit this by 12 May 2025. The second-round application takes around 2-3 hours to complete. A UK-MUC selection panel will consider these application forms, and offer 25 places to students at UK-MUC higher education institutions.

The Sustainable Entrepreneurship programme has been developed for students to learn the foundations of entrepreneurship. They will learn how to ideate, create and manage sustainable enterprises through problem-solving methodologies. They will visit several organisations in Kuala Lumpur to explore their contributions to the local economy, and participate in a conference.

If you are selected, the UK-MUC will cover the cost of the programme fees, accommodation and travel. You must register your travel with St Andrews. However, you will be responsible for covering your meals while on the programme; any visa or related costs, and any additional costs.

The deadline for applications is 0900 on Monday 28 April 2025. The selection panel is comprised of professional services staff relevant to the summer programme theme. Please email the Global Office for further information and the application form.

 

International University for Intercultural Leadership

We have been offered one place at the International University for Intercultural Leadership (IUIL) between 15-27 July 2024. The theme of this year’s programme is “Inclusive Sustainability: Building climate resilience and promoting women empowerment and social justice.”

This opportunity is open to:

  • Undergraduates who will be studying Honours level modules in 2024-2025.
  • Postgraduate taught students who will be registered throughout July 2024.
  • Students who will not be taking exams in August 2024.

The International University for Intercultural Leadership is under the patronage of UNESCO and organised by the NGO Project Aladdin. This year’s programme will start in Istanbul and then move to Giresun, Turkey. Students will explore the social aspects of sustainable development, with a particular focus on climate resilience and the crucial role of women in local communities. They will examine how technological innovations and sustainable business practices can foster a more inclusive and equitable future. UNESCO will organize a workshop to introduce the students to its  “Toolkit for Intercultural Dialogue.” Students will also discover Turkey's rich multicultural heritage. Please read the Brochure IUIL 2024 (PDF, 2,285 KB) for further details, and experiences from previous attendees on Global Office blog.

IUIL students are expected to work on a group research project, which will be submitted in October 2024.

The selected student will receive accommodation, tuition, meals, cultural events, and field trips from the organisers. The Global Office will provide the selected student with a £600 stipend. If selected, you will need to cover your travel expenses to/from Istanbul; any visa costs and any personal expenses.

The deadline for applications is 0900 on Monday 3 June 2024. The selection panel is comprised of professional services staff relevant to the IUIL theme. You must complete the attached IUIL Application Form (Word, 118 KB) and email it by the deadline. If selected, you must provide a covering letter and CV by Friday 7 June.