Exchange: University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top 30 universities and located near the beautiful old town portion of Edinburgh. Much like the university, the city of Edinburgh has something for everyone. The University of Edinburgh is home to 50,000 students, with nearly 5,000 visiting and exchange students in 2024. The university boasts a rich academic history with alumni including Charles Darwin, Henry John Temple 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Alexander Graham Bell, and Arthur Conan Doyle. Students have taken courses here in International Relations, English Literature, and Computer Science. 

Credit Equivalency: 120 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

Available Courses: Click here 

Restricted Programs: Click here.

*Please also review the Popular Subject Areas and Limited Availability Courses section. Due to the highly limited availability of spaces in these study areas, it is not feasible to enroll in a full course load within them. Students are advised to prepare for and consider alternative course selections.

**Courses related to sports are not available to exchange students. KPE students who wish to study at this destination cannot take KPE related courses and are advised to consult with an advisor at KPE.

Housing: Housing is guaranteed for nominated exchange students from U of T who submit their housing application by the deadline stipulated by the host institution. Students must follow instructions from the host institution, and specific room types and/or locations may not be guaranteed. Please find more information here. 

Note: This exchange is open to undergraduate students only

Location

Country(ies): UK (Scotland)
City: Edinburgh
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Fall (Sep-Dec), Winter (Jan-May), Full-Year (Sep-May)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Fall/Full Year Deadline: December 3, 2025
Winter Deadline: April 8, 2026

Details

Language of Study: English
Level of Study: Undergrad
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: Applied Science and Engineering (Undergrad), Arts and Science (St. George, Undergrad), Faculty of Information (Undergrad), Faculty of Music, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, Rotman Commerce, UTM (Undergrad), UTSC (Undergrad)
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 3.0