Academic Year Study Abroad Programs in Edinburgh, Scotland

The St Andrews program offers students the opportunity to live and study in a medieval city and centuries-old university while enjoying Scottish culture and everyday life in a charming seaside college town. A wide range of courses are available across various disciplines such as Astrophysics, Biblical Studies, Chemistry, Comparative Literature, Earth Science, Economics, Medieval History, Modern Languages, Psychology, and Scottish History, just to name a few. You may enroll for one semester or a full year. Ancient University traditions such as Raisin Monday, The May Dip, and the iconic red academic gown are yours to fully experience in addition to modern clubs and societies. The Overseas Society offers students a program of activities: elegant balls and traditional Scottish dancing (ceilidhs), lunch with local families, Thanksgiving and Christmas parties, and trips to places of historic interest. As a St Andrews student, you can play all seven world-renowned golf courses in town (including The Old Course) at a discounted rate—in the ancestral home of golf.

Academic excellence in one of Europe's greenest cities! With a sterling reputation for academic excellence that stretches back to 1583, the University of Edinburgh is also looking to the future. Witness the university’s Edinburgh Futures Institute, a thought lab focused on global challenges. (Hint: Check out the class Creating Edinburgh: The Interdisciplinary City, popular with IFSA students.) The university also offers 290 societies and 60 sports clubs. Trampoline, anyone? History is everywhere, from the university paper—The Student, founded in 1887 by Robert Louis Stevenson—to Edinburgh Castle, a mark of Scottish resilience and strength for centuries. Take time out to recharge in one of the city’s countless green spaces. Explore the iconic Old Town and the streets that influenced the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Take the legendary pilgrimage to the top of Arthur’s Seat and see the city spread at your feet. You can’t leave Scotland without experiencing its raw natural beauty. The unforgettable IFSA Highland excursion makes it easy, and it’s included (no extra fees).

Your Semester in Edinburgh program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Scottish culture. Live and learn in Edinburgh! Edinburgh is Scotland’s cosmopolitan city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city’s unique blend of Scottish culture and history, iconic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, bustling festivals, and lively arts scene create an enriching backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Edinburgh is the perfect place to study abroad.

CIS Abroad Study and Intern Abroad programs are some of the most affordable, comprehensive program packages available. We also don't cut any corners by offering everything you would expect from an overseas program: tuition, housing, support, insurance, excursions, social and cultural activities, and airport pick-up – all considered the core of our package. Some programs also include all or most meals, extensive off-site orientations/excursions, transportation passes, and more. Whether you want to study for a year, semester, or summer, intern for a month to a year, or take an intensive foreign language course for a couple of weeks, CIS Abroad has the perfect program for you at the best value! "You're Going Places with CIS Abroad!"

Experience beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland, with API abroad. Students will have the opportunity to see all that Edinburgh has to offer, either through a study or intern abroad program. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the country's seat of government, and the official home of the country's monarchy. The city has long been known for the education it can provide, especially to those who are studying medicine. Students can expect to explore the rich history of Scotland and its natural landscapes through excursions provided by API directors. These include but are not limited to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park—home to Scotland's second-biggest lake, Loch Ness (home of the Loch Ness Monster), Hadrian's Wall and the Borders, where the Romans fell in their battle against the Scots, Oban and the Isles of Mull and Iona, and even more! During your stay, you can expect to learn from one of the world's top 20 universities. Plus, get the opportunity to explore and love what has been considered one of the world's most desirable cities.

Travel to the country of 30,000 lochs – Scotland! NPSA connects you to non-profit, low-cost, direct study programs. These academic-type programs are available all year round and in a range of terms: weekly, monthly, summer, quarterly, semester, and academic year. Plus, stay in low-cost housing on campus or in nearby areas. Overall, avoid expensive, for-profit programs and register directly with a school in Scotland. After successful completion, you will earn academic credits that are transferable to your home school. These study abroad programs are open to students worldwide. See more details on the NPSA website. Use this website to review and book your study abroad program in Scotland.

Edinburgh is one of Arcadia’s top study abroad destinations - with good reason. The city itself is absolutely beautiful, and this world-class research university is nestled into the city itself, creating a student-centric environment that is both scholarly and fun. Edinburgh is centrally located in Scotland and well-connected to everywhere else you could possibly want to go in the UK. Subject areas range through dozens of disciplines, and include arts, humanities, social sciences, science and engineering, languages, divinity studies, education, law, medicine and veterinary medicine, and music. Credit structures mesh well with home-school requirements. Activities and support are provided by the friendly and welcoming staff of the Arcadia Edinburgh Center, which is located directly on campus. Special Feature: Arcadia Cornerstone Course Cross Cultural Travel Writing: This special course opportunity enables you to explore the history of this unique genre of writing in Scotland as well as the work of Scottish writers abroad. As part of your study, you'll create a travel blog and a final reflective presentation.