Arts + Sciences (Napier)
Unique Experiences
Discover the Story Behind Edinburgh鈥檚 Nickname
鈥淎thens of the North鈥
Take Trips to the Highlands, St. Andrews, and Stirling
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Make Use of Edinburgh Napier University鈥檚 Amazing Facilities
and discover firsthand why this institution is recognized internationally as award-winning for Higher and Further Education
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Major Arts Festivals. While most people know about Edinburgh's Fringe Festival there are actually 11 unique festivals that take place throughout the year
10 %
Of Employed Residents Work in Finance and Insurance; Twice as Many as the Average Across Major U.K. Cities
112
Parks in Edinburgh and More Trees per Head of Population Than Any Other City in the U.K.
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.鈥
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 groundbreaking show packed with drama, when it comes to entertainment the options are endless.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
Ample activities and鈥痙ay trips鈥痺ill be offered鈥痶o immerse yourself in鈥疭cottish culture and Scotland鈥檚 historical heritage.鈥疎xcursions might include:
- A walking tour of the city center. Popular attractions include Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the Princes Street Gardens.
- Hike up Arthur鈥檚 Seat, an ancient volcano and hill located in Holyrood Park which offers superb walks and stunning views over the city.
- Day trips to soak up Scotland鈥檚 stunning geography, such as Stirling, St. Andrews, and the beautiful Scottish Highlands鈥.
Program Blogs
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Why you Should Study Abroad in Edinburgh this January!
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Housing & Meals
Housing
爱游戏下载 Edinburgh offers comfortable housing in single rooms in central Edinburgh. Edinburgh has a robust public transport network 鈥 including trains, buses, and bike paths 鈥 and a welcoming community.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room in a shared apartment/residence hall with an ensuite bathroom, shared kitchen, and living area, or a limited number of single rooms in homestays
In homestays, students live with a family, with or without another 爱游戏下载 student, and immerse themselves in the city鈥檚 culture. Homestays boast a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family, but each student has an individual room, and three meals a day are provided. Host families can be located across the city and be up to 45 minutes commute from 爱游戏下载 Edinburgh and the University Campus. Homestays are limited and will be allocated based on availability.
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
Residence Hall/Apartment: Meals are not included.
Homestays: Hosts provide two meals a day during the week.鈥
Academics
爱游戏下载 Edinburgh
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU)
Founded in 1964 as Napier Technical College, ENU took its name from John Napier, who was born in 1550 in the medieval tower house of Merchiston Castle (the site of the university's Merchiston campus). His statue stands in the tower of Merchiston Castle today. In June 1992, the institution officially became Napier University, and its three main campuses are located in south and south-central Edinburgh, providing students with a metropolitan city-based experience. Today, ENU is a top-ranked institution serving around 12,500 students in engineering, computing, nursing and midwifery, science, business, timber engineering, and transport studies programs. The university offers a range of creative courses, including film, graphic design, music, acting, publishing, and product design. Ranking as the top university for student satisfaction in Edinburgh and the top in Scotland for environmental sustainability and ethics, ENU is an internationally award-winning institution that has been twice recognized by the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
Course Information
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU)
Students register for three ENU courses per semester, and each course is 20 ENU (Scotcat) credits (10 ECTS credits).
Napier offers an impressive option of courses for students studying abroad across the following schools/ disciplines:
- The Business School: Law, Marketing, Accounting, Tourism & Hospitality, Financial Services, Human Resources, Strategy & Management, Entrepreneurship.
- School of Arts & Creative Industries: English, Journalism, Music, Photography, Film, TV, Mass Communication & PR, Product Design, Graphic Design, Interior & Spatial Design.
- Computing, Engineering & The Built Environment: Building & Surveying, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Management, Electronics, Electrical, Mathematics, Computer Security and Forensics, Computer Systems and Networks, Digital Media and Interaction Design, Games, Software Engineering.
- School of Applied Sciences: Sport & Exercise Science, Psychology, Social Sciences, Biology.
Students will be assigned to a school based on the courses selected, therefore at least two courses out of the three preferred and alternative courses must be from the same School.
Courses listed within departments including:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Building & Surveying
- Business And Management
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Security & Forensics
- Computer Systems
- Digital Media
- Electronics & Electrical Maths
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Film
- Financial Services
- General
- Graphic Design
- Human Resource Management
- Interior & Spatial Design
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing
- Mass Communications & PR
- Mechanical Materials & Manufacturing Management
- Music
- Photography
- Product Design
- Psychology
- Soc Games
- Social Science
- Software Engineering
- Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences
- Television
- Tourism
Full list of Host Institution courses can be found .
Some courses may have . These can be found listed for each module.
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:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 爱游戏下载 Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
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 Fall 2025 15 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $19,950 | |
| Program Academic year 2025-2026 | Start Date * | End Date TBD* | ||
| Program Spring 2026 17 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $13,456 ** |
| Housing | $6,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $19,950 |
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 | $1,680 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | $300 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Visa Fees | $0 鈥犫赌 |
| Personal expenses | $300 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $3,680 |
*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$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
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.
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.
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.
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