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Program Availability: Fall & Spring Semesters

Hampshire students have the opportunity to study in Edinburgh, Scotland through our institutional affiliation with The University of Edinburgh.  Studying at the University of Edinburgh places you in the heart of the city, as the University is an integral part of the city's character and history.

About the University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is one of the UK's leading 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 on of the leaders not only in the UK, but in Europe and beyond. Edinburgh is also one of the UK's larger, more diverse universities, with a current student population of over 23,000 (roughly 16,000 undergraduates and 7,000 postgraduates). Nearly 5,100 of these students are international and are drawn from more than 130 different countries.

As a visiting student you can choose any courses from those offered by the College of Humanities & Social Science (classes in Arts, Divinity, Education, Law, Music and Social Sciences) or Science and Engineering (classes in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, Informatics, Mathematics & Physics). For more information please see the Visiting Student Prospectus.

Eligibility

The exchange is open to qualified students. Please check with the Global Education Office if you are interested.

Term Dates

Semester 1: September - December
Semester 2: January - May

Housing and Meals

Students arrange their own housing and board through the Edinburgh University Accommodation Services. Dormitory-style housing and apartment options, generally with single-room accommodations are available. Varied meal plans or self-catered options are offered. For more information please see Visiting Student Accommodation.

Program Costs

Hampshire tuition and health insurance fees.

Other expenses: Students are responsible for the costs of housing and meals, passport and visa fees, international and local transportation, books and supplies, travel insurance and personal expenses. A travel stipend toward round-trip airfare is provided by GEO.

How to Apply

You will need to complete and submit two applications to the Global Education Office before the application deadline for the semester you are applying to:

1. Hampshire Exchange Program Application
2. University of Edinburgh Application

Please contact the Global Education Office before completing an application.

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