January in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

New for January 2025!

Study Program

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Dates

Jan 2 - 22, 2025

3 weeks

Costs

$4,150 See Full Breakdown

Credit

3 semester hours

4.5 quarter hours

Eligibility

2.5 Overall GPA

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

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Spend your winter break studying abroad in Edinburgh, the powerhouse of Scottish arts, culture, and education. When class is in session at ��911Edinburgh, you'll earn three credits studying Scotland’s past and present. Outside the classroom, you'll broaden your understanding of Scottish history, contemporary affairs, and culture by participating in exciting co-curricular activities organized by ��911to enhance classroom learning. Discover for yourself why Edinburgh is world-renowned for its striking architecture, rich 1,000-year history, and remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Unique Experiences

TASTE TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH CUISINE

Like haggis, cullen skink and cranachan

EXPLORE FAMOUS CASTLES

Such as Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castles

WALK TO CRAMMOND ISLAND

Which is only accessible during low tide, and explore the WWII fortifications

112

parks in Edinburgh and more trees per head of population than any other city in the UK

75%

of the buildings in the city center are “listed” buildings, meaning they have special architectural or historical interest

400

years of history and 100,000+ people buried there, Greyfriars Kirkyard is known as the most haunted graveyard in the entire world

Your Destination

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.

Edinburgh was the center of the Enlightenment in the 18th century and was nicknamed “The Athens of the North.” Then, the city was a world leader in medical science, philosophy, and literature. Today, Edinburgh is a European center for financial services and biotech, and its universities are world leaders in fields as diverse as FinTech, AI, Celtic Studies, architecture, and biomedical and environmental sciences. The city is also a cultural hub, and home to the largest arts festival in the World, the Edinburgh International Arts Festival, which takes place in August every year. And, whether you’re looking to be entertained with live music in a traditional pub or be awe-struck by a grounding show packed with drama, when it comes to entertainment the options are endless.

��911wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local ��911staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Edinburgh.

The Culture

Three students on Salisbury Crags overlooking the city of Edinburgh

Excursions & Activities

Ample activities and excursions will be offered to immerse you in Scottish culture and Scotland’s historic heritage. On an excursion, you might:

Go on a walking tour of the city. Discover Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Princes Street Gardens and the original Hogwarts!
Hike up Arthur’s Seat, a 342-million-year-old extinct volcano located in Holyrood Park, which offers superb walks and stunning views over the city.
Take part in a pub quiz or listen to folk music in one of Edinburgh’s famous traditional pubs.
Collect seashells and beach drift on one of the beautiful beaches that run along Edinburgh’s coastline.
Take a day trip and soak up Scotland’s stunning scenery in places like North Berwick, Glasgow, St Andrews, Stirling, or Dundee.

Program Blogs

From CIEE

Why you Should Study Abroad in Edinburgh this January!

By ��911Edinburgh at CIEE

Are you considering studying abroad this winter? Look no further than Edinburgh, Scotland’s enchanting capital. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture, Edinburgh offers an unparalleled study abroad... keep reading

From CIEE

Top 3 Reasons to Study Abroad in Edinburgh this Spring!

By ��911Edinburgh at CIEE

Edinburgh is the perfect city to study abroad in during your Spring semester. From the natural beauty, international festivals and unique shopping, there is something for everyone!

From CIEE

Don't Forget to Wander

By ��911Edinburgh at CIEE

Hello! I’m the Program Manager here at ��911Edinburgh. I’m originally from the US and studying abroad in Prague and Seville inspired me to continue living abroad after graduating. I... keep reading

Housing & Meals

HOUSING

��911Edinburgh offers various housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. You will have a room in a shared apartment or residence hall located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.

Standard Housing: Includes a single/double room in a shared apartment or residence hall located under 45 minutes of ��911Edinburgh. Apartments and residence halls boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students.

MEALS

Shared Apartments/Residence Halls: Meals are not included. 

Standard housing

Apartment bedroom

edinburgh housing napier flat living room

Standard housing

Shared apartment space

Academics

Students spend three weeks in January taking coursework complemented with co-curricular activities to immerse you in the culture and facilitate intercultural learning. Classes take place at ��911Edinburgh.

GPA

2.5

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for ��911courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and ��911staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

All students take one required course.

Program Credit

Total credit: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits

Course Credit

��911courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours

Academic Culture

The program is made up of three weeks of classes with an intensive orientation at the start. ��911courses are taught at ��911Edinburgh and are designed to follow U.S. academic culture. Class attendance is strictly enforced both for classes and required co-curricular excursions.

Class Format

Courses are for ��911students only. Courses are taught Monday through Friday. Instruction is supported and augmented online by our learning management system, Canvas.

Grading

Assessment is based on the individual’s overall performance in the course, including essays, coursework, and final examinations or papers. Students must check with their professors to find out exam and project presentation dates. Under no circumstances will ��911alter deadlines or exam dates for study abroad students who have made conflicting travel plans. The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Information

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course

Language

Semester Credit

Course

Language English

Semester Credit 3

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between ��911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple ��911sites.

Scholarships & Grants

��911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants

To be considered, submit the ��911Scholarships & Grants application within your ��911program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program	Application Due	Start Date	End Date	Fees & Housing
Program January 2025 3 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date January 2, 2025	End Date January 22, 2025	Fees & Housing $4,150

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

��911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and ��911iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300^*

Educational Costs = $2,745^**

Housing = $1,025^***

Insurance = $80

Total Fees = $4,150

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $296^†

International Airfare = $1,300^†�Ġ

Local Transportation = $75

Books & Supplies = $15

Visa Fees = $0^†�Ġ†

Personal expenses = $150^{†�Ġ†�Ġ}

Total Costs = $1,836

Financial Aid

��911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

^*non-refundable fee

^**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

^†�Ġround-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†�Ġ†Unless a student is completing an internship, there are no visa fees for academic programs under six months in the UK for US-passport holders. US-passport holders stay in the UK on a Visitor visa.

^{†�Ġ†�Ġ}$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

��911iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Our Staff

Jacqui Bassett

Center Director

Jacqui is a born and bred Scot from Edinburgh. She has a postgraduate MSc in International Development from the University of Edinburgh and a degree in Psychology from the University...

Devon Garufi

Program Manager

Devon's passion for International Education began during her own study abroad experiences in Prague and Sevilla. Since then, Devon has dedicated her career path to working with people.

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