University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
- Location(s): Edinburgh, The United Kingdom: Scotland, The United Kingdom
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Edinburgh offers a wide range of courses and you will be taught alongside students who enrolled on full degree courses in Edinburgh. We will always try to offer you a place on the courses you choose, but space may be limited in Honours level (3rd ... read more
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I gained a lot of independence. I was mortified of the idea of traveling alone and now I am pro at it. I also gained really close friendships with people from all over the world. I had never left the country before, so it was just an incredible experience that gave me a serious case of wanderlust. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I got taste of what it would be like to truely live independently, as I had self-catered housing and school housing was separate from campus in the middle of the city. I gained an international perspective through talking with many of my UK flatmates that was unique from how many things are viewed in the US. I got to travel furt... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to be independent! It was my first time living not in a dorm, but an actual apartment, and cooking for myself! Very worthwhile! Olivia Holbrook - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to cook for myself and live in a flat with other people. I also learned how to live in a city and how to make friends at a larger institution. Also, Edinburgh is a beautiful city and I really loved being able to see Arthur's Seat and the castle so often. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about living in a city and dealing with other cultures. I also learned a lot about failure and how different school systems can be in different countries. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile. It felt great to be in a perfect size city, it allowed me to immerse myself in a new place, meet a ton of new people, and it gave me the break I needed from Middlebury to come back and enjoy my last year here. Lucy - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was amazing, I got to meet great people and travel all over. Sitara Sriram - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained lots of great friends and experienced living in a new city by myself! Margaret Phillips - University of Edinburgh View Entire Review
Aside from an interesting art class that I would never have taken at Wellesley, I grew in my spirituality and also fell in love, so that's potentially changed the whole trajectory of my life. Totally worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Go out and explore on your own! Push yourself to try new things and meet new people, but also remember that abroad does not have to be the best semester of your college career, and you still need to take care of yourself! I met some great people, but also spent a lot of time exploring alone and learned a lot about myself. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Learned a lot about other cultures and experienced what it was like to live in the UK. Parts of Edinburgh are magical. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned some of British culture and a greater perspective on America's place in the world. I learned how to handle myself alone in a city, how to balance legal drinking and pub culture with academics. I improved athletically by playing a sport at the University and regularly attending the University gym. I became more comforta... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
At The University of Edinburgh, I had the opportunity to challenge myself both with unfamiliar subjects such as Cognitive Science with an Introduction to Computer Programming, and with the exposure to a different educational environment and teaching style whilst taking courses in my field of study, such as Accountancy and Soc... Ortensia Palmonella - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself in terms of my own mental health and interests. I'd say it was worthwhile because I was able to travel a lot, and because I loved Edinburgh. The program was just fine, but the city is amazing and I feel lucky to have been able to live there. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
the content of my classes helped me narrow down my career goals and interests, so now I feel more hopeful and confident in what I might like to do in the future. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I got to experience a different way of learning that taught me valuable lessons including time management and organization. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to live independently for a long period of time. I also got out of my comfort zone! It was definitely worthwhile and I look forward to going back! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
The city was very different from where I study so I learned about living in a city as well as taking classes at a larger university. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile. I learned to move in a different city and to be more independent. Carmen Sanchez Cumming - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot more about being independent and living alone in a large city (which I'd never done before). I feel very thankful to have had the opportunity to balance my three and a half years in rural Vermont with five months in a cosmopolitan European city. It broadened my outlook, and gives me the confidence to enter my sen... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned about a new culture and a lot of history A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile and I learned to be more independent by living on my own and studying in a whole new university/city/country. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I wanted my study abroad experience to be a time of exploration and self-reflection, with less focus on academics than I have at home. I only had three classes (unless you're in the sciences, you'll likely have 3 classes max), and was pleasantly surprised when one of them ended up being my favorite class of all time. The other t... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned that it is hard to put yourself out there and make new friends after feeling settled into Junior year of college. Tea and biscuits are good -- they're good for making friends and good for taking a break. I learned more about myself, and I got to hear so many people's stories. It was worthwhile for sure! A student - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It definitely broaden my horizons and increased my confidence Hannah Weissman - Wellesley College View Entire Review
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Edinburgh offers a wide range of courses and you will be taught alongside students who enrolled on full degree courses in Edinburgh. We will always try to offer you a place on the courses you choose, but space may be limited in Honours level (3rd year) courses in popular subject areas. If you want to take Honours courses you need to show you have prior knowledge of the subject (a minimum of 3 or 4 University courses in the subject, which you passed with good grades). Meeting these requirements does not guarantee entry to a course, but we will try and offer you a suitable alternative if space is not available.
You can apply online. In addition to your completed application we also require a personal statement, an academic reference (from a faculty member who has taught you at your home institution), and an official transcript from your home institution. Through your online account you can upload supporting documents and track the progress of your application.
Candidates are expected to have a good academic record with a good ‘B’ average (for applicants from North America this translates into a GPA of 3.0 or above).
You can apply online. In addition to your completed application we also require a personal statement, an academic reference (from a faculty member who has taught you at your home institution), and an official transcript from your home institution. Through your online account you can upload supporting documents and track the progress of your application.
Candidates are expected to have a good academic record with a good ‘B’ average (for applicants from North America this translates into a GPA of 3.0 or above).
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Engineering
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- International Relations
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Business
- History
Minimum GPA:
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