University of Edinburgh

Academic Year 2025 — Session: Academic Year

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date September 3, 2025
Return Date May 23, 2026
Credits 25-30

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Orientation $38,935 The tuition portion of all program fees includes tuition for most arts and social science academic courses, pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, complete support services throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up and transcript. Program fees are based on credits listed on each program's cost of attendance sheet; credit overload is subject to surcharge.
Room $7,960 The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, shared accommodations. Students in catered housing, single accommodations or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges. Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more details.
Total Program Fee $46,895 Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $220 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the year.
Meals $4,640 This estimate is based on the cost of meals prepared by the student in the residence facilities provided.
Personal $4,450 This budget item is meant to cover general expenses of daily life. Our estimated cost typically includes toiletries, snacks, cell phones, limited entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous expenses. This includes an estimated $300 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Student Visa $2,300 The cost of the visa for all AY programs in the UK estimates a £490 (visa cost); £776.00 for an International Health Surcharge; $650 expedited processing; (please plan for up to an additional $50 in shipping). Visa costs are subject to change.
Local Travel $1,220 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program.
Program Travel $1,050 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location. The estimated cost of airfare is based on the average cost of travel from the US to the program. Cost will vary depending on time of purchase, point of origin and dates of travel.
Total Estimate of Additional Expenses $13,880 These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of USD 1.30 to GBP 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.



Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Supplemental Housing Fee $600 - $5,000 Students assigned to ensuites will be billed for additional cost of housing of $600 to $2,000 for the semester or $1,500 to $5,000 for the year. These charges are generally posted the month after each semester begins.
Catered Housing Fee $500 - $6,500 Students assigned to catered housing will be billed for the additional cost of the housing services and meals of between $500-$2,750 for the semester or $1,000-$6,500 for the year.



Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$60,775

The Total Estimated Cost of Attendance includes the Program Fee and Estimate of Additional Expenses. Enrollment selections outlined in the Additional Fees section may increase the overall Estimated Cost of Attendance by the fee amounts listed.