Hampshire Exchange in Scotland
Program Details
Location: Central Edinburgh, Scotland
Term: Fall semester (Sept.-Dec.), spring semesters (Jan.-May), academic year (Sept.-May)
Type of Program: Full time university enrollment
Language of Instruction: English
Fields of Study: Most subjects across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, business, cognitive sciences, science and engineering, and pre-med
Prerequisites: None
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 U.K.'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 one of the leaders not only in the U.K., but in Europe and beyond. Edinburgh is also one of the U.K.'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 and 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, and Physics). For more information, please see the Visiting Student Course Finder.
Visiting students are also eligible to apply to the University of Edinburgh's unique Parliamentary Programme. Students chosen to participate in this selective program complete three academic courses that are classroom-based, followed by a research project supervised by a member of the Scottish Parliament and an academic from the Institute of Governance. Note: This program has additional application and eligibility requirements and an earlier deadline.
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 Exchange Fees and Financial Aid provides detailed information on the fee policy, withdrawal policy and how financial aid may apply.
- Tuition Fees: Paid to Hampshire
- Housing Fees: Paid to the University of Edinburgh
- Other expenses: Students are responsible for the cost of meals; passport and visa fees; international and local transportation including airfare; books and supplies; international health insurance; and personal expenses. Students will receive a travel stipend to offset airfare costs.
Eligibility
The Hampshire Exchange program at the University of Edinburgh is open to Division II Hampshire College students.
Review detailed information on eligibility requirements and policies in the Hampshire College Handbook under Exchange, Field Study, and Short-term Field Courses.
How to Apply
- Meet with the GEO: Students are required to meet with the GEO program manager for this exchange program before submitting an application.
- Review Applying to a Hampshire Exchange Program: Includes deadlines, application instructions, requirements, and procedures.
- Apply now: Students apply online through the GEO Portal.
Questions?
Contact the GEO program manager:
Allison Kretschmar
413.559.5542
akGEO@hampshire.edu