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Applications for our 2021/2022 visiting student programmes are now open
COVID-19 Update
As a result of the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19) we are being as flexible as possible to help you apply to the University of Edinburgh during this difficult time. Further information: Coronavirus Updates for Visiting Student Applicants
Study Abroad and Exchanges
College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences
| Semester 1 (September 2021 – December 2021) | Applications closed |
| Semester 2 (January 2022 – May 2022) | Apply now |
| Full academic year (September 2021 - May 2022) | Applications closed |
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Full calendar year (January 2022 - December 2022) (Please note this option goes across two academic years at Edinburgh) |
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College of Science and Engineering
| Semester 1 (September 2021 – December 2021) | Applications closed |
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Semester 2 (January 2022 – May 2022) |
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| Full academic year (September 2021 - May 2022) | Applications closed |
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Full calendar year (January 2022 - December 2022) (Please note this option goes across two academic years at Edinburgh) |
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Application Review
Study Abroad and Exchange applications are processed on a rolling admissions basis.
The College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences Visiting Student Office aims to contact applicants within 4 weeks of receiving a completed application.
The College of Science and Engineering Visiting Student Office aim to contact applicants within 6 weeks of receiving a completed application.
Calendar year study
If you would like to study abroad here in Edinburgh for a full calendar year then please contact the Study Abroad team to find out more about this option.
Erasmus Traineeships/ Research Opportunities
If you are interested in undertaking a traineeship or a research project here in Edinburgh then please refer to our study options and entry requirements webpages for more information about the application process.
Study options and entry requirements