Art History 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.

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

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).

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!"

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.

Earn credit and resume-building experience preserving Scotland’s culture. This summer program combines academic study with a practical internship in the heritage sector. Your experience begins with academic courses, including Heritage Management taught by the former Keeper of Archaeology at National Museums of Scotland. These courses, enriched by site visits and excursions, provide context for your internship. You will then be placed with a heritage organization, such as a museum or historical architectural site, that aligns with your academic and professional goals. Past intern projects have included research on stately homes like Hopetoun House, archaeological data analysis, and studies on Scottish architecture. The program culminates with an academic project based on your independent research and internship experience, which you will present and defend in an oral examination.