- Scotland
- Edinburgh
About Program
When you study abroad in Edinburgh, you’ll make one of the world’s top cities for international students your classroom. As a European center for financial services and biotech, Edinburgh's local universities are world leaders in fields like financial technology, Celtic studies, and biomedical and environmental sciences. Here, in southeastern Scotland close to the North Sea, you’ll quickly become captivated by the country’s best-preserved medieval buildings, literary heritage, historic cobblestone streets, and renowned museums.
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Program Highlights
- Go on a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, located on Castle Rock; Edinburgh Castle was built on volcanic soil and has served as a royal palace and garrison castle for centuries
- Go on a walking tour of Old Town & The Royal Mile where most of Edinburgh’s attractions can be found; the Royal Mile is the main street consisting of the smaller streets: Castlehill, Cannongate, Lawnmarket, and High Street
- Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, a monastery founded by King David I in the 12th century at the lower part of the Royal Mile, which was expanded to become the main residence of the Scottish monarchs
- There are plenty of options to earn credit and beef up your resume with international experience in the Scottish working market
- Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need
Popular Programs
Edinburgh’s beauty is both staggering and inimitable. But the city is far more than just a pretty face. Take a closer look and there’s much more to discover. The capital city of Scotland and home to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh is modest in size with a population of 0.5 million people, but with a large and diverse student population.
The capital city of Scotland and home to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh is modest in size with a population of 0.5 million people, but boasts a large and diverse student population. Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Summer in Edinburgh program is the perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Scottish culture.
A cultural hub, Edinburgh is a European center for financial services and biotech, and its universities are world leaders across many disciplines. Spend your winter break studying abroad in Edinburgh, the powerhouse of Scottish arts, culture, and education.
Scholarships
CIEE Scholarships and Grants
CIEE’s need-based grants offer support to students who face financial barriers to studying abroad. CIEE awards need-based grants based on students’ EFCs and program selection. The Gilman Go Global Grant offers students $750-$2,000 toward airfare, plus $2,500 toward semester program costs, or $1,000 toward summer program costs.
