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CIEE Semester in Edinburgh, Scotland (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
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Minimum GPA: 2.5 Language of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Apartment
Program Description:

Semester in Edinburgh

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

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Program Overview

Spend your semester living and learning in the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Edinburgh program is the perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Scottish culture.

When class is in session, you'll choose from a unique mix of flexible and diverse courses in English at CIEE Edinburgh and CIEE's renowned partner institution, the Edinburgh Napier University (Napier), where you can choose courses across five different schools: Business, Arts and Creative Industries, Computing, Science, and Healthcare. You may also enroll in courses with a local flavor, like business, politics, cuisine, or sustainability initiatives.

Unique Experiences

DISCOVER THE STORY BEHIND EDINBURGH’S NICKNAME

“Athens of the North”

TAKE TRIPS TO THE HIGHLANDS, LOCH NESS, AND GLASGOW

with CIEE to participate in various cultural and social activities

MAKE USE OF EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY’S AMAZING FACILITIES

and discover why this institution is recognized internationally as award-winning for Higher and Further Education

Read more about Edinburgh

Excursions & Activities

  • Visit Edinburgh's Calton Hill; the hill is a hundred meters above sea level and gives you a beautiful view over Edinburgh and The Firth of Forth; Edinburgh's Calton Hill is home to a number of well-known Scottish monuments constructed in a classical style, making the hill known as the “Athens of the North” 
  • Visit the National Museum of Scotland, which has an extensive collection of Scottish antiquities, culture, science, technology, history, and natural history 
  • Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia & Leith to appreciate the ship that was the official means of transportation for the British Royal Family by sea 
  • Visit the Underground Vaults; the infamous South Bridge Vaults formed in the arches of the South Bridge and are actually 19 small rooms where taverns, workshops, and storerooms were located for the first 30 years after the bridge opened in 1788

Projects

Internships: There are plenty of options to earn credit and beef up your resume with international experience in the Scottish working market. Help improve logistics and customer relations, build finance reports in Excel, analyze competitors, develop marketing plans, audit local companies, and more. Students applying for an internship are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.

Directed Independent Research: Directed Independent Research is for qualified students who have demonstrated academic rigor and curiosity toward a particular research topic. Independent research topics will be approved by the CIEE Center Director and home institution and must reflect a topic that is relevant to Edinburgh or Scotland.  

Service-learning Projects:?Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need. 

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Three-day orientation – an introduction to Scottish culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 09/15/2026 ** Varies TBA TBA
Fall 2027 03/01/2027 ** Varies TBA TBA

** Indicates the Office of Education Abroad pre-approval deadline. Students will also need to meet the actual program application deadlines, which may be earlier. See the Getting Started page for more details.