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Scotland: University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Housing:	Dormitory, Shared Apt.	Language Pre-requisite:	none
Language of Instruction:	English	Language Courses Offered:	Yes
Non-AU Students Accepted:	No	Internship:	Yes
Advisor:	Brita Doyle	Minimum GPA:	3.0
Class Level Required for Admission:	Second-semester Sophomore standing	Program Type:	Direct Enrollment

Program Description:

Is this Program Right for You?

Study and live amidst the charm of Scotland! Although still part of the United Kingdom, Scotland has always retained its own identity. Rich Scottish traditions are still observed and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Scotland is remarkably diverse, offering everything from dramatic Highlands to ancient castles to churches and battlefields to dynamic city life. Edinburgh is known as the cultural, historical, and political center of the country, and is a beautiful setting to spend a semester or year of study abroad!

This program is ideal for students who wish to directly enroll alongside local Scottish and other international students in classes at a top notch UK university.

Academic Information

The University of Edinburgh is one of the UK's most prestigious universities. It was founded in 1583 and has been attracting international students for over four centuries. In terms of the quality of its teaching and research, it is considered one of the leaders not only in the UK but in Europe and beyond. The University has a very Scottish character yet it is also one of the UK's larger, more diverse universities, with over 4,000 international students drawn from more than 130 different countries. The total undergraduate enrollment of the university is approximately 18,000. AU students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this dynamic, medieval-like city and exciting campus community.

Prerequisites
Students must have a 3.0 GPA to attend this program.

Courses

AU students directly enroll in the University of Edinburgh for either a semester or for a full year and earn full AU credit. The University of Edinburgh offers a tremendous variety of subjects for study. Any combination of courses can be chosen offering visiting students great flexibility. Subjects range from science and engineering to language to philosophy to the arts. Course listings and descriptions can be found at the University of Edinburgh website.

The University of Edinburgh also offers a special Parliamentary Internship program that is ideal for AU students from the School of Public Affairs. The program allows students to do an internship with a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) and conduct intensive research and coursework about political affairs in Scotland. In the first five weeks of the programme, students enroll in course work offered by faculty in the College of Humanities and Social Science, taking three subjects: 1) Government and Politics in the United Kingdom 2) Scottish Politics and 3) Scottish Society and Culture. These will provide you with a background in British Politics and the specific nature of Scottish politics, society and culture. Then, after two ‘transition weeks’, you will spend another eight weeks in close co-operation with an MSP and his/her staff in the Scottish Parliament, working on an agreed research project and gaining some valuable insights into the Scottish political process. More information can be found at the Parliamentary Program website.

Student Life

Life in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is famed not only for its beauty and history but also as host of the world's largest Arts festival. Its captivating cityscape and dramatic views makes it one of Europe's greatest capitals. Edinburgh is a city of contrasts. The medieval 'old town' sits beside an elegant 'new town' creating a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture. The vibrancy of the city is complemented by abundant parkland and public gardens. Studying at the University of Edinburgh places you in the heart of the city as the University's buildings are an integral part of the city's character and history. The city also has a great nightlife and music scene, which is very much geared towards the large student population.

Housing and Meals

Students are responsible for making housing and meal arrangements directly with Edinburgh. Once accepted, students will receive an accommodation prospectus along with an accommodation application form from the University of Edinburgh. Student must submit the accommodation application by the deadline. The University's accommodation policy guarantees to provide an offer of accommodation to all full-year visiting students provided that their application is received by the deadline; every effort is made to provide semester-only students with housing, however space cannot be guaranteed.

The accommodation options consist mainly of University-owned self-catered housing in flats; University Residences which have shared kitchen facilities; and catered Halls of Residence. At catered Halls, students eat in a communal dining room with breakfast and evening meals provided seven days a week and lunch only on the weekends. For more information, see the University of Edinburgh website.

Schedule

The University of Edinburgh Program is available for Fall semester, Spring semester and Full Year. Please see the Edinburgh website for specific program dates.

    * US Fall Semester (Edinburgh "Semester 1"): 3rd week in September – 3rd week in December
    * US Spring Semester (Edinburgh "Semester 2"): 1st week in January – 3rd week in May
    * Academic Year: September - May

Dates / Deadlines:

Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2013	10/11/2012 **	Varies by program	01/14/2013	05/24/2013
NOTE: Please note these are term dates. Housing move-in dates and program orientation dates may differ and be earlier. Also note, Easter/Spring break is April 8 - April 19, 2013
Academic Year	2013-2014	03/28/2013 **	Varies by program	09/09/2013	05/23/2014
NOTE: Note that these are course dates only. Your arrival and departure dates will be different and determined when you have received an offer for housing.
Fall	2013	03/28/2013 **	Varies by program	09/09/2013	12/20/2013
NOTE: Note that these are course dates only. Your arrival and departure dates will be different and determined when you have received an offer for housing.
Spring	2014	10/09/2013**	Varies by program	TBA	TBA
** The time it takes to receive an admissions decision varies greatly by program; it can take as little as two weeks or as long as several months. Contact AU Abroad for further details on your program's admissions timeline.
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