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| Institution | University of Edinburgh | | City and country | Edinburgh, Scotland | | Program Type | Exchange | | Language(s) of instruction | English | | Term | Semester | | Approximate dates | Fall: Sept–Dec Spring: Jan–May | | Population: city/university | 440,000 inhabitants 20,000 students (350 - USA) | | Program description | Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland since the 11th century, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Known as the 'Athens of the North,' Edinburgh is rich in history and tradition. The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1593 and is now one of the largest universities in Britain. It has an international reputation for academic excellence in traditional disciplines and new subjects, including artificial intelligence, information technology and biotechnology. The University library is the third largest in Britain, and has places for 3500 readers. The active Edinburgh University Students' Association has extensive facilities, including a library, cafeterias, bars and shops. | | Housing options | University apartments | | GPA requirement | 3.0 GPA | | Language Requirements | None | | Credit Load | Students take 3 classes, worth 20 points each. | | Credits per course | 5 U.S. credits | | Scholarships available | No | | Other academic notes | While most courses that students take will be at the Business School, students may also take some courses in other schools. | | URL address | www.ed.ac.uk
http://www.international.ed.ac.uk/ | | Comments | The University of Edinburgh has three terms. The Fall semester is a regular semester that concludes in December. The Spring semester is comprised of two modules. Students studying at the University of Edinburgh in the Spring participate in both modules. |
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