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Introduction
Students currently taking an undergraduate degree elsewhere are able to spend a year (or semester) of their studies at the University of Edinburgh on a Study Abroad Programme.
Your year or semester in Edinburgh may count towards your final degree at your home university.
When can I study at Edinburgh and what will it cost?
International (non-EU students)
You can study at Edinburgh for the full academic year or either the autumn (fall) or spring semester.
| Cost | ||
| Academic year | September - May | £11,100 |
| Semester one | September - December | £ 5,800 |
| Semester two | January - May | £ 5,800 |
EU students
Students applying for courses in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences can apply for the full academic year only.
Students can only apply to the College of Science and Engineering if there is an appropriate Erasmus agreement in place.
| College | Period of study | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities & Social Science | Full academic year only | not yet available |
What are the entry requirements?
- A good academic record (US students should have a GPA of 3.0 or over on a 4.0 scale)
- A good academic reference from your home institution
English Language requirements
You will need a good level of English. If you are a non-native speaker, you should meet the standard requirements for all international undergraduate students.
What can I study at Edinburgh?
Edinburgh offers visiting students a range of courses in subject areas from 19 different schools. Applicants should only apply for courses which they are qualified.
If you are unsure about the prerequisites, please contact us for advice.
Some subject areas are particularly popular, which means entry can be very competitive. We try to accommodate as many students as possible.
The following subject areas have particularly high demand:
- English literature
- History
- Politics and International Relations
- Philosophy
- Psychology
Accommodation (Housing)
We guarantee university accommodation for all international and all full-year European Study Abroad students.
Once you have an offer to study at Edinburgh, you should make your online application for your university accommodation.
This article was published on Feb 2, 2010