At Edinburgh University there are plenty of international students. In fact, about 30 % of the 35,000 students are from countries all around the world. If you do not live in the United Kingdom your financial assistance varies depending on your country of origin.
International
English language requirement
If English is not your native language you have to provide evidence of your writing and speaking skills in English.
Your English language certificate cannot be older than two years at the beginning of your degree. If you have taken or plan to take an English language test you must report to the relevant College Admissions Office.
Accommodations
The University of Edinburgh guarantees an offer of accommodation to all students who study abroad and international exchange students coming for either one semester or the full year, and they also have the offer for students who are full-year Erasmus students. Unfortunately however, they will probably not be able to provide you with the precise accommodation you are seeking. Single-semester Erasmus students are not guaranteed University accommodation. However that does not mean it is impossible to obtain it, because there might be extra spaces available.
Requirements to apply to the Study Abroad Programme
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Be studying at a university and transferring the credit you receive at the University of Edinburgh back to your home institution
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Must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or over on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, which is B average
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Must have completed a minimum of one full year of studies at your home institution if you plan to study in the College of Arts, Humanity and Social Science
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Must have a good academic reference from your home institution (Excluding students coming from a U21 member university)
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Provide a strong personal statement
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Provide evidence of your written and spoken English skills if English is not your first language
Requirements to apply to the Exchange Programme (International and Erasmus):
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Be nominated by your home university to study on an exchange agreement (you can search '2016/17 Exchange Agreements' to check if we have an exchange link with your university)
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Must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or over on a 4.0 scale or equivalent (B average)
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Must have completed a minimum of one full year of studies at your home institution if you plan to study in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science
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Must have a good academic reference from your home institution (not required if you are coming from a U21 member university or on Erasmus exchange)
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Provide a strong personal statement
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Provide evidence of your written and spoken English skills if English is not your first language
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