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Arcadia Abroad - University of Edinburgh (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
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Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Program Type: study abroad
Program: Affiliate GPA Requirement: 3.0
Housing: Dormitory, Flat Fields of Study: Accounting, Advertising, Anthropological Linguistics, Anthropology, Apparel Design, Arabic, Archaeology, Art History, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Business, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Eastern Culture Studies, Ecology & Systematics, Economics, English, Environmental Science, Finance, French, General Engineering, Geography, Geology, German, Greek, History, International Studies, Italian, Latin, Legal Studies, Management, Marketing, Mathematical Statistics, Middle East Studies, Molecular Biology, Multiculture Studies, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Portuguese, Psychology, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Sports Science, Women's Studies, World Literature, Zoology
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:

Arcadia - U of Edinburgh
Elegant and prestigious, yet lively and always popular for study abroad

Scotland is a favorite study abroad destination for students and the University of Edinburgh, one of the world’s leading academic institutions, is always a popular choice. It has the oldest English literature department in Britain and its alumni include Charles Darwin, David Hume, and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Located in the heart of Scotland's capital city, which itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the university’s primary campus was built around George's Square, with its views of Edinburgh Castle and the great craggy rocks of Arthur's seat. There is also a King's Buildings campus for students in the College of Science and Engineering, with its own library, computer lab facilities, and a free shuttle bus between the two campuses. Edinburgh is a real student town and you can move easily between your classes and life in the city within a matter of minutes.

Against the backdrop of the elegance and striking beauty of the city it calls home, the university hosts a population of over 20,000 students. This world-class research university is nestled into the city itself, creating a student-centric environment that is both scholarly and fun. It offers an extensive range of courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, science and engineering, languages, divinity studies, education, business, law, medicine and veterinary medicine, and music. The University's business school is accredited by AACSB. 
 
  • You’ll have convenient support from the Arcadia Edinburgh Center, located directly on campus.
 
  • Edinburgh is centrally located in Scotland and well-connected to everywhere else you could possibly want to go in the UK.
 
  • Independent Study: Work with an Arcadia faculty supervisor on a three-credit independent research project to produce an original research paper and presentation of your findings.
 
  • The College of Humanities has also devised a number of study abroad special interest programs in order to assist students in finding and selecting courses within a specialized area of academic inquiry. Examples include study programs in pre-law; Muslim-Christian studies; religious studies; and Scottish studies.
 
  • Customize your Program with the Arcadia Cornerstone Course - Cross-Cultural Travel Writing. Explore the history of this unique genre of writing in Scotland as well as the work of Scottish writers abroad. As part of your study, you'll create a travel blog and a final reflective presentation. Discover Scotland and the world through your own creative impressions and those of others! (This course includes a weekend excursion.)
 
  • University of Edinburgh is part of the Russell Group which represents 24 leading UK universities committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience, and unrivaled links with business and the public sector.
 
  • Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses, through Arcadia's planned Excursions and Activities.
 
WHY ARCADIA?

Arcadia is a nationally recognized leader in higher education, offering exceptional study, research, and internship experiences for students from colleges and universities across the US. Our unique combination of customized, diverse academic programming and comprehensive support allows students to explore new worlds, get to know themselves, boost their resumes for future job opportunities and graduate school, and experience the incredible growth and shifts in perspective that a culturally immersive experience can deliver.

Please visit the Arcadia website for dates and the latest program information.



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 10/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.