Arts + Sciences (Napier)
New for Spring 2024!
Unique Experiences
Discover the Story Behind Edinburgh’s Nickname
“Athens of the North”
Take Trips to the Highlands, Loch Ness, and Glasgow
with CIEE to participate in various cultural and social activities
Make Use of Edinburgh Napier University’s 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’s beauty is both staggering and inimitable. But the city is far more than just a pretty face. Take a closer look and there’s much more to discover. The 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.
Edinburgh was the center of the Enlightenment in the 18th century and was nicknamed “The Athens of the North.” Then, the city was a world leader in medical science, philosophy, and literature. Today, 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. The 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. And, whether you’re looking to be entertained with live music in a traditional pub or be awe-struck by a grounding show packed with drama, when it comes to entertainment the options are endless.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
Ample activities and day trips will be offered to immerse yourself in Scottish culture and Scotland’s historical heritage. On an excursion, you might:
- Go on a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, located on Castle Rock; Edinburgh Castle was built on volcanic soil and has served as a royal palace and garrison castle for centuries
- Go on a walking tour of Old Town & The Royal Mile where most of Edinburgh’s attractions can be found; the Royal Mile is the main street consisting of the smaller streets: Castlehill, Cannongate, Lawnmarket, and High Street
- Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, a monastery founded by King David I in the 12th century at the lower part of the Royal Mile, which was expanded to become the main residence of the Scottish monarchs
- Visit Edinburgh's Calton Hill; the hill is a hundred meters above sea level and gives you a beautiful view over Edinburgh and The Firth of Forth; Edinburgh's Calton Hill is home to a number of well-known Scottish monuments constructed in a classical style, making the hill known as the “Athens of the North”
- Visit the National Museum of Scotland, which has an extensive collection of Scottish antiquities, culture, science, technology, history, and natural history
- Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia & Leith to appreciate the ship that was the official means of transportation for the British Royal Family by sea
- Visit the Underground Vaults; the infamous South Bridge Vaults formed in the arches of the South Bridge and are actually 19 small rooms where taverns, workshops, and storerooms were located for the first 30 years after the bridge opened in 1788
- Enjoy weekend trips to emblematic Scottish cities and iconic towns in the Highlands
- Visit important cultural and historical landmarks in Scotland and in the U.K.
- Take day trips to explore the Highlands, Castle of Stirling, Trossachs National Park, Loch Ness, Loch Lomond, Oban, Glencoe, and so many more impressive locations across Scotland
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Edinburgh offers comfortable housing in residence halls at Napier University. Napier has three campuses in central Edinburgh, all easily accessible by public transport and offering diverse and collaborative communities.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room in a residence hall on campus. Students have access to shared kitchens and bathrooms.
Meals
Meals are not included.
Academics
CIEE Edinburgh
Edinburgh Napier University (Napier)
Founded in 1964 as Napier Technical College, Napier 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, Napier 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, Napier 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.
- School of Engineering & Built Environment: Building & Surveying, Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Management, Electronics, Electrical and Mathematics.
- School of Applied Sciences: Sport & Exercise Science, Psychology, Social Sciences, Biology.
- School of Computing: Computer Security and Forensics, Computer Systems and Networks, Digital Media and Interaction Design, Games, Software Engineering.
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 online.
Some courses may have specific requirements. These can be found listed for each module.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE 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.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE 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
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
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 CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE 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 CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $14,956**
Housing = $4,500
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $19,950Estimated 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 = $1,488†
International Airfare = $1,300
Local Transportation = $300
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $0††
Personal expenses = $260†††
Total Costs = $3,448Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††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.
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE 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 CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $14,956**
Housing = $4,500
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $19,950Estimated 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 = $1,400†
International Airfare = $1,300
Local Transportation = $300
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $0††
Personal expenses = $260†††
Total Costs = $3,360Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††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.
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
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
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Get Started
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Start an Application
You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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