January in Edinburgh
Unique Experiences
TASTE TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH CUISINE
Like haggis, cullen skink and cranachan
EXPLORE FAMOUS CASTLES
Such as Edinburgh and Stirling Castle
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 鈥渓isted鈥 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鈥檚 beauty is both staggering and inimitable. But the city is far more than just a pretty face. Take a closer look and there鈥檚 much more to discover.鈥疶he 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 鈥淭he Athens of the North.鈥 Then, the city was a world leader in medical science, philosophy, and literature.鈥疶oday, 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.鈥疶he 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.鈥疉nd, whether you鈥檙e 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.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
Ample activities and excursions will be offered to immerse you in Scottish culture and Scotland鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 famous traditional pubs.
- Collect seashells and beach drift on one of the beautiful beaches that run along Edinburgh鈥檚 coastline.
- Take a day trip and soak up Scotland鈥檚 stunning scenery in places like North Berwick, Glasgow, St Andrews, Stirling, or Dundee.
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Housing & Meals
HOUSING
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A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
MEALS
Shared Apartments/Residence Halls: Meals are not included.鈥
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 爱游戏下载 Edinburgh.
Course Information
History, Philosophy, Religion
Visual and Performing Arts
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 爱游戏下载 and 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.
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Scholarships & Grants
爱游戏下载 offers 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 爱游戏下载 Scholarships & Grants application within your 爱游戏下载 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 爱游戏下载, 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 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program January 2025 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | 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 爱游戏下载's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 offers 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 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 offers 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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 offers 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 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,745 ** |
| Housing | $1,025 *** |
| Insurance | $80 |
| Total Fees | $4,150 |
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 offers 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.
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 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,300 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $75 |
| Books & Supplies | $15 |
| Visa Fees | $0 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Personal expenses | $150 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $1,836 |
*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.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫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.
鈥犫赌犫犫赌$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
爱游戏下载 iNext 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 of Aberdeen.
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.
Get Started
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Start an Application
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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