Yes! You will receive UM resident credit for all courses taken at the University of Edinburgh.
Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it.
No. The University of Edinburgh has a diverse range of academic disciplines, from Mathematics, Engineering, GeoSciences, and Biological Sciences to History, English/Literature, Modern Languages, Economics and Business.
You will be graded on an ABCDF scale and your grades will count toward your cumulative GPA at Ole Miss.
During a typical semester at the University of Edinburgh, a student will take 3 courses, each of which is worth 20 credits. You will receive 5 hours of credit at Ole Miss for every 20 credit course taken at the University of Edinburgh. So, during a typical semester at UE, a student will receive 15 credit hours at Ole Miss. The student will meet with an academic advisor from his or her school to determine exact course equivalents for these 15 credit hours.
There is not a pre-set limit on the number of students who are selected for the program.
In terms of hours, no. A typical year at the University of Edinburgh will allow a UM student to earn 30 credit hours, which is comparable to a typical freshman course load at UM. However, because of the difference in the way academic credit hours are distributed (one 20 credit course at Edinburgh = 5 credit hours at UM), a student might find it difficult to find 10 exact course equivalents at UM that will count for his or her major. This will be determined by academic advisors at the University of Mississippi.
Yes. Because you will receive resident credit at UM for all courses taken at the University of Edinburgh, most scholarships and financial aid WILL APPLY toward the cost of the Freshman Year Abroad program. Additional need-based Study Abroad scholarships are also awarded every semester, and Freshman Year Abroad participants are encouraged to apply. Applications for Study Abroad Scholarships for Freshman Year Abroad participants should be mailed to the University of Mississippi Office of Study Abroad no later than the Freshman Year Abroad application deadline of March 1.
March 1, 2008
Yes.
No. You have the option of spending the fall semester at Edinburgh and returning to Oxford for spring semester. However, we strongly encourage students to consider staying for the full academic year.
No. You may go for either the entire year, or for the fall semester.
Yes. During freshman orientation, we will have a separate orientation session for Freshman Year Abroad participants.
Absolutely. All Freshman Year Abroad participants will be encouraged to communicate with one another prior to their departure for Edinburgh.
Yes. During freshman orientation, we will have a separate orientation session for Freshman Year Abroad participants.
Students will be housed in halls of residence on the University of Edinburgh campus. This will provide safe, reasonably priced accommodation, just a few minutes from the center of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
Certainly. You will get 3-4 weeks off at Christmas and another 3-4 weeks off for Easter Break in March-April. You may do whatever you like during this time off: return home or stay and travel all over the UK and Europe - a once in a lifetime opportunity!
A fair estimate is $40,000 - $50,000. The actual cost will depend on the exchange rate at the time. When calculating the cost of the program, keep in mind that coursework taken at the University of Edinburgh will be considered resident credit at UM, so most academic scholarships and financial aid will apply.
You will be able to choose a meal plan that will range from 10 meals per week (2 per day, 5 days a week) to 14 meals per week. Also, you may have the option of living in "self-catered" accommodation, which means that you will be responsible for all meals. In this case, the cost will depend on your eating habits.
The International Office at the University of Edinburgh offers guided tours of the campus, as well as historical tours and shopping tours of the city during “Freshers’ Week.” Freshers’ Week is an orientation/introduction week filled with social opportunities and practical information sessions organized by the University of Edinburgh International Office to prepare international students for their time in Edinburgh. Beyond these tours, students are encouraged to travel as much or as little as they desire.
Absolutely! One of the best things about studying in Europe is the INCREDIBLE opportunity for cheap, convenient travel to many amazing locations, all located in (relatively) close proximity to your “home base” in Edinburgh.
The University of Edinburgh website provides an academic calendar with detailed information about semester dates and holidays.
Student housing in University of Edinburgh halls of residence will be the most economical and convenient housing options for Freshman Year Abroad participants.
Contact Brad Noel in the office of Financial Aid for inquiries about financial aid. You may reach Brad at (662)-915-5336 or via email at gbnoel@olemiss.edu
Contact Maury Breazeale, Study Abroad Advisor at the University of Mississippi, for additional information by calling (662)-915-1508 or via email at maury@olemiss.edu
Don’t see your question here? Contact the Study Abroad Office at abroad@olemiss.edu or 662-915-1508 and we’ll be happy to answer any additional questions.
