Semester in Edinburgh

Young, cosmopolitan city and top-notch academics! Edinburgh Castle, Old Town and New Town, and St. Cuthbert’s Church are just a few of the sights that await you. Add sheep, kilts, and the Scottish Highlands, and you’ve got a great semester ahead of you.

With its around-the-clock buzz of activity, Edinburgh is an ideal location for any student. On the Semester in Edinburgh program, you’ll have easy access to all Edinburgh has to offer while studying at Edinburgh Napier University, located in the heart of the old city. The city of Edinburgh is truly amazing, combining medieval Old Town, neoclassical New Town, and award-winning modern architecture.

History and modernity all in one – Imagine taking classes in 500 year-old buildings in the morning and state-of-the-art facilities in the afternoon.

Vast course selections – With courses ranging across hard sciences, health sciences, engineering, business, and more, you’ll reap the benefits of studying in one of Scotland’s largest universities.

Friends from across the globe – You’ll be living, studying, and socializing with students from Scotland and 100-plus other countries.

Highlights

  • Centrally located in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe
  • Stunning campus with buildings dating from the 16th to the 21st centuries
  • Mid-size student body, with international students from over 100 countries
  • Single room in a shared flat
  • Vibrant campus life with numerous sports, clubs, and volunteer opportunities
  • Off campus apartments with single bedroom and shared kitchen and living areas

Curriculum

Course subjects include business, cultural studies, economics, engineering, event management and hospitality, marketing, sciences, social sciences, among others.

For a complete list of course offerings, please click here.

Campus Setting

Urban

Average Course Load

3 courses (15-16 US credits)

GPA Requirement

2.5/4.0

Language of Instruction

English

Program Dates

Spring 2013*:

Start Date: January 13
End Date: May 12

Fall 2013*:

Start Date: September 5
End Date: December 21

Program Fee

Spring 2013:

$14,990*

Fall 2013:

$13,990*

*Cost may change at any time due to the current exchange rate.

Included

  • Full-time tuition & fees
  • Housing
  • Pre-departure and onsite orientation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Medical & accident insurance
  • Student Union fees
  • Carbon offset of travel & Green Travel Guide

How to Apply

  • Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
  • Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
  • Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.


Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

Past Students

“Ever since I was little I have had an obsession with Scotland's history and culture, so when I saw there was a program to go to Scotland I jumped on it. Our flat in Edinburgh was extremely nice, and was 10 minutes from campus.”

Victoria S.