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Applications for 2024/25 visiting student programmes are now closed.

Study Abroad and Exchanges

College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences

Semester 1 (September 2024 – December 2024)Applications now closed
Semester 2 (January 2025 – May 2025)Applications now closed
Full academic year (September 2024 - May 2025)Applications now closed

Full calendar year (January 2025 - December 2025)

(Please note this option goes across two academic years at Edinburgh)
Applications now closed

College of Science and Engineering

Semester 1 (September 2024 – December 2024)Applications now closed
Semester 2 (January 2025 – May 2025)Applications now closed
Full academic year (September 2024 - May 2025)Applications now closed

Full calendar year (January 2025 - December 2025)

(Please note this option goes across two academic years at Edinburgh)
Applications now closed

Before applying

Please make sure you have reviewed the supporting document checklist and our application guide:

View the online application guide and supporting documentation

Application review

Study Abroad and Exchange applications are processed on a rolling admissions basis.

Both the College of Science & Engineering*, and the College of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences, Visiting Student Offices aim to contact applicants within 6 weeks of receiving a completed application.

*Semester 2 applications to the College of Science & Engineering will be processed in September. We appreciate your patience in waiting for a decision on your application.

If you want to make any changes to your application after submission (such as changes to your preferred course list or personal information), please contact your Visiting Student Office. 

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