Outbound Student

Outbound Student Opportunities

The School of Computer Science and Statistics encourages students to consider studying abroad in one of Trinity’s partner universities.

There are two types of opportunities to study abroad.

1. Erasmus/EU Exchanges
2. Non-EU Exchanges, referred to as International Exchanges

Whether you are embarking on an Erasmus/EU exchange or an International exchange, it is essential that you fully consider the impact that studying abroad will have on your studies.

The School organises a specific information session on each type of exchange early in Semester one every academic year. This session will take place after college’s International Exchange and Erasmus Information session which is organised by the Study Abroad office. Students will need to attend both sessions before attending the SCSS organised sessions.

Information on the programmes (how to apply, eligibility criteria etc.) should be closely studied before applying:

1. General college information on the outbound programmes and how to apply can be found on TCD's Global Outbound website here;
2. Specific Information for SCSS students on the outbound programmes can be found in the SCSS Study Abroad policy document (including how SCSS determines eligibility etc.) here. and in the information and links below on this web page.

NOTE that the School eligibility policy is more specific and restricted than the general college eligibility criteria

Erasmus/EU Exchanges

Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Studying abroad for one full year is a central part of Erasmus+.

While on Erasmus students can study at one of Trinity’s 180 European partner universities across 20 countries. Where you can study abroad on Erasmus, however, is dependent on the Subject-specific exchanges which are set up between the School and partner universities.

Non-EU Exchanges 

Non-EU exchanges (also referred to as International Exchanges), are with universities outside Europe, so if you’re interested in studying in the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore or other such destinations this is the exchange programme for you.

The slides from the 2025 SCSS International Exchange information session can be viewed here.

If you are selected for participation in the Study Abroad programme, you will have to consider your module choices very carefully to ensure that they are roughly the same as you would study at Trinity, that they are at an appropriate level and that they prepare you for further studies in your course.

Students interested in a Non-EU exchange should read through the information available on the Study Abroad website. Here you will find a list of all Trinity’s International Partner Universities as well as details on How to Apply.