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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Edinburgh provided an amazing experience, forcing me to be an 'adult.' I lived, studied, and traveled abroad for 5 months. Although scary and daunting at times, study abroad made me more confident, made me more comfortable spending time alone, etc. Plus you meet some pretty great people, as well. Steven G - Colby College View Entire Review
That I want to do a post-grad program at Edinburgh Uni! Hannah W - Barnard College View Entire Review
I learned that I am more independent than I thought I would be. I also learned that I cannot live somewhere that is cold for the majority of the year. But, in the end it was worthwhile. I got to meet some amazing people. had some fun adventures, and got the chance to travel throughout Europe. Tiffany L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Best five months of my life! During my semester abroad, I became more independent, learned about Scottish culture, and made incredible friends that I'm sure I'll keep for the rest of my life. I fell in love with Scotland and the city of Edinburgh. I also loved traveling around Europe during breaks from school. Still, I was un... Allison L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My favorite aspect of the program was the ability to experience a vastly different learning environment from Middlebury, in addition to immersion in the Scottish culture. It's truly a wonderful country. Scott C - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a great deal of things: the learning experience of living on my own, the academic and cultural lessons from the university and the local towns, the opportunity to travel to Europe in general, the great deal of friends of different cultures, and the chance to learn more about myself. Definitely worth every effort, penn... GSantaClaus - Stevens Institute of Technology View Entire Review
Very worthwhile. Lucy Z - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I LOVE EDINBURGH. It is my favorite city right now. Every square inch is beautiful. It's fun and has a wide variety of old and young. I loved wandering around. I also loved getting into a new university system. Augusta H - Barnard College View Entire Review
Scotland is full of warm people, and the international atmosphere of Edinburgh makes for vibrant culture. I learned the need to self-motivate integration into the social scene, and (relatedly) to spend time with myself in a busy city setting. It was very, very worthwhile! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Completely different from American universities-much less rigorous, supportive A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about a very new academic environment, where the student is held to a high standard of academic curiosity and self-motivation. This independence given to students allowed me to explore my coursework on my own accord, as opposed to it being required. This helped me learn about my areas of interest and change my at... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I really enjoyed living in Edinburgh and exploring Scotland, but I really was not happy with the academic experience. However, I would say I was overall happy with the experience. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I had the most amazing semester. I have a hard time being away from home and I'm so happy I didn't let that hold me back from studying abroad. This city is completely magical and the people I met here and the things I experienced (three days in the Highlands, Christmas fair, friends, trip to Rome) were absolutely incredible. Wou... Sophie D - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Due to the fact that I only had class 3 times a week, I had to administer a way to study, travel, and have an active social life. Thus, in its own way, I learned some valuable time management skills. A student - Baylor University View Entire Review
I got to travel a lot, cook for myself, and I learned how to really be alone. Teach through fire I guess. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
worthwhile! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I would do it over and over again, I LOVE SCOTLAND, and I loved the long breaks which allowed me to travel. Callan R - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile in a sense and not so much in others. I wish I had more support but I think the lack of it was a silver lining because it allowed a lot of time for myself and I really got to know my strengths and capabilities and forced me to confront myself in hard situations. Nisrine A - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained valuable international experience, both in the UK and outside while making global friendships. It was also an important lesson in independence and living on your own. Caitlin L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Most definitely worthwhile. Probably the best experience of my life. I learned so much about the Scottish culture and about other cultures through my friends from other European countries. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My experiences abroad cannot be sufficiently summarized in just a few paragraphs, but I'll do my best to share the highlights. Edinburgh is such a unique place and is at a pivotal moment politically (with the September 18th Scottish independence referendum coming up). As an American abroad in the UK, I thoroughly enjoyed my time... Leigh P - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My experience abroad bolstered my confidence in ways I never expected. I had to be completely self-reliant; I had to cook for myself, make my own travel arrangements, navigate a new city and culture, and be willing to ask questions. At home, I'm surrounded by family and friends in a familiar environment; I can easily lean on tho... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Very worthwhile-- I learned a lot about independence, solo travel, and unexpected differences in dialects of the English language. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about living on my own, adapting to new environments, and building a life in a new place. It was very worthwhile. Benjamin S - Middlebury College View Entire Review
To be honest, the cultural aspect was not as great as I thought -- Scots really aren't all that different from Americans. I did gain a more international outlook though, and some independent-living skills. David P - Middlebury 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).
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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
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