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Future-Focused Study Abroad: IFSA in Scotland

by: IFSA, Institute for Study Abroad

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Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, and like England (its southern neighbor) they speak English and use the pound sterling. However, Scotland has always had an independent streak, notable in its historical struggles with English royalty in the Middle Ages (remember Braveheart) and its recent Parliamentary vote regarding membership in the U.K. You will be taken in by Scotland’s rugged beauty, h...

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Program Highlights

Participate in more than 270 societies and 63 sports clubs, including trampoline club, a cappellla groups, a baking society, tea society, women in STEM, composers' orchestra and much more

Faculty at the forefront of their disciplines conduct much of the departmental teaching

Enjoy excellent entertainment and athletic facilities, including an on-campus golf course and an arts center that offers excellent performances in drama, film, music and dance

Study at members of Britain's Russell Group of universities (similar to the Ivy League)

Take part in a number of special courses that offer the opportunity to explore your interests in Scottish culture, volunteering, the arts or medicine.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Edinburgh, Scotland
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement:Open to All Ages
Types & Subjects:
  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - SustainabilityInnovative Student Video 2023 FinalistInnovation in Crisis Response Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.13

Total Reviews

2

A Covid semester abroad

by: Mackenzie Blackwell - United StatesProgram: Future-Focused Study Abroad: IFSA in Scotland
9

I decided to go abroad with IFSA my junior year in the spring. I chose the beautiful and historic University of Edinburgh. From packing to getting my visa, I was supported by IFSA the whole way. I was assigned an advisor that helped me every step of the way. This is the first time anybody in my family had ever left the country and the whole thing was such a new experience so it was so nice to have that support system. Once there, IFSA had a great orientation that helped get me settled in the cou...

Highlands excursion with bagpipe classes

by: Eryn Lin - United StatesProgram: Future-Focused Study Abroad: IFSA in Scotland
10

I studied at the University of Glasgow and took 4 classes in economics: economics of industry, contracts and governance, international trade, and behavioral economics. This totaled to 15 credit hours. UofG also offered a few culture classes for the abroad students: In bagpiping class, you were able to learn and practice with a real bagpipe! My favorite thing about IFSA’s program was their pre-planned excursions. We had an excursion to the Highlands and a homestay in the countryside. During bo...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Edinburgh , Scotland

Types & Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Transcript
  • Essay

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