Short-Term or Summer Placements

Short-Term Opportunities

If you are looking for an opportunity to go abroad during the summer, there are several possibilities: 

Erasmus Traineeships (work placements)

As an Erasmus trainee you can work for a European company, or in the lab of one of Abertay's partner universities, and receive up to €520 per month. Erasmus funding is still available to students for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.

Study Work Create

This is a programme run by the British Council which offers opportunities to work and study abroad, for example as an English teacher in China or India. For more information, please visit the Study Work Create website. 

Internships and Volunteering

We can recommend several providers who offer internship and volunteering opportunities around the world, ranging from Hong Kong to Guatemala. For more information please visit their websites:

Summer Schools

Many of Abertay's partner universities offer summer schools where you can learn more about a particular subject as well as experience a new culture and visit exciting new places. Please check back for updates.

Contact Us

Feel free to 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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