<p>This thread is just awesomely opportune because I want to study in the UK, and really keen on Scotland/Edinborough. I’ve been deouring this thread with interest, your country is fascinating! :P</p>
<p>I’m a New Zealand student who just finished yr13 high school, but I was born in Germany w/ residency there so I effectively am a EU student or whatever they call it.
This afternoon I just found out about the Screen Academy Scotland <em>SWOON</em>
[Screen</a> Academy Scotland | A Skillset Film and Media Academy](<a href=“http://www.screenacademyscotland.ac.uk/]Screen”>http://www.screenacademyscotland.ac.uk/)</p>
<p>I’m traveling to Europe late Feb next year, but am very excited about finding out/ applying to unis or film colleges definitely going to be visiting them too <em>nod</em></p>
<p>Anyone heard of this one/been there/know someone who has? </p>
<p>Thanks! and I look forward to chatting with yall :)</p>
<p>I would double check on that if I were you. The rules typically require you to have been actually resident in the EU (ie physically present most of the time) for the previous three years.</p>
<p>^ You’re missing my point. A German passport or any other paperwork is not enough. You have to have been physically resident in an EU country for the previous three years, at least that is my understanding.</p>
<p>What keepittoyourself says is correct - you’ll be classed as an international student. That will mean that you have to pay full international fees and living expenses upfront, with no financial support from the UK government. Essentially, your parents would have to pay, and it would be expensive. </p>
<p>However, Edinburgh does offer boarding (or “halls” as we call them.</p>
<p>Hi everyone!
So I want to apply to the University of Edinburgh but find myself in a unique situation. </p>
<p>I have dual-citizenship, German and American.
Now, I’ve been living in Germany for most of my life and have, of course, also been going to school there. I’m registered as a German resident and all that so technically I should be eligible for the EU tuition fee.
The only thing is is that I just started an American High School home schooling program because I’m traveling in Africa for 6 months. I will return to Germany but will then be applying to the University with an American High School diploma.</p>
<p>So the question of questions…am I an EU student or does my diploma make me an international student? Will they try to cheat me of my money? Oh, and is it true that Americans always get accepted or is that only because they’re a financial gain to the school?</p>
<p>Thanks! P.S. I didn’t want to sound rude…it’s just a lot of money we’re talking about. ;)</p>
<p>I’m just going to admit that I’m not entirely sure about your EU fee status; you have a fairly unique funding situation so it’s probably going to be best to contact the university for more info. </p>
<p>However, this idea about it being easier for US students to get in is because
a) international students (NOT EU students) pay higher tuition fees
b) international student numbers are not capped by the government, so universities can take as many as they wish. This does not apply to EU students, whose numbers are capped because the government is funding the tuition fee loan. </p>
<p>Essentially, if you’ve got EU fee status then you will be judged on the same basis as other UK / EU students.</p>
<p>@boomting: Thank you for your answer. I was guessing it would be difficult to discern what it is I’d have to pay. Oh well. On the website they said that EU students are those that normally live in Europe, home adress and all that. So I’m thinking I’ll qualify. I also contacted the University as you said.</p>
<p>Another question: Does anyone here have information on/experience with the interior design BA program at Edinburgh? Is it popular or not so much? What are the chances of being accepted, qualifications aside?</p>
<p>And living costs…can a ‘normal’ college student(middle class family, little college support in way of money) afford an apartement/flat in the city without having room-mates?</p>
<p>Last one: Part-time jobs…what do they offer in Edinburgh? Is it only waitressing and things like that or are there also some quiet, boring jobs that pay a decent wage, like, in a library or a museum? </p>
<p>No information about the interior design course; I’d suggest looking at The Student Room for that sort of info. </p>
<p>In the UK single bedrooms are the norm. However, most people go into halls of residence in first year (like an apartment, or sometimes arranged along a corridor, and university owned). They’re good because you get to meet lots of people and make friends. You’ll share a kitchen, and sometimes a bathroom, but have your own bedroom. After that you’ll probably move out into a shared house with the friends you meet in halls, on your course or through societies. Most people find having their own flat unaffordable, and anyway living with friends is more fun. There, you’ll have your own bedroom and share a kitchen, bathroom and living room. </p>
<p>To get an idea of how much it costs to live in the UK, I live in Manchester on £7500-8000 per year, all in. I live in a nice shared house, cook from scratch, cycle everywhere but actually feel like I’m living fairly comfortably. However, I don’t know if the cost of living in Edinburgh is higher or lower. </p>
<p>With regards to part time jobs, it’s Scotland’s capital city so there will always be some variety in the work available. Waitressing and bar work is common amongst students, but there will be other work out there. However, you shouldn’t bet on being paid more than £6.19ph (minimum wage for those aged 21+, though most places pay that even to under 21s). When you get there, try and find out if your uni is hiring; they are usually good employers who are flexible about when you work.</p>
<p>Hello! I’m in American junior looking at the University of Edinburgh, and I have a few questions.
1.) What’s the difference between self-catered and catered accommodation (in regards to the dorms)?
2.) Is it more common to share a dorm and have a roommate or live alone in a dorm?
Also, regarding admissions…
3.) They say that you can get in with an ACT of 27 and “two APs at Grade 4”, does that mean you have to get a four on two AP exams, or that you have to take two AP courses by your senior year?
Thank you so much for all your help!</p>
<p>1) In self catering you cook your own meals, in catered meals are provided for you.</p>
<p>2) Shared rooms are almost unheard of in the UK. It is not culturally acceptable. I have occasionally heard of it happening in over subscribed halls, but usually does not last (students move out at first opportunity).</p>
<p>3) You have to take to APs and get at least a 4 on each of them. They don’t care when. </p>
<p>If you are admitted and do not already have the APs, you may receive a "conditional offer"which says you have to achieve the required APs by admittance date. This is entirely the norm for the vast majority of UK applicants who do not receive their A-level/higher grades until August. If you do not meet the conditions, your offer is likely to be rescinded. </p>
<p>Don’t be surprised if you get a higher offer than that given on the website. I don’t know about Edinburgh but for many UK unis that is the bare minimum.</p>
<p>Hi! I am going to be an american high school senoir and I am researching (well trying) going to college in Scotland. I have looked into Saint Andrews and University of Edinburgh but I have found the University Of Edinburgh to be more cost effective. I have a few questions about the university and would reaslly appreciate any help! First of all to any americans going to college in Europe…how do you like it? was it easy to adjust or did you find yourself getting really homesick? At the University of Edinburgh are there a lot of ways to get involved and meet people socially? Do most underclassmen live on campus? And would you recomend the catered or uncatered food options? Finally I know the class sizes are large compared to american schools but are you able to be involved in class or is it literally always lectures? do you ever have class dicussions? and if you are struggling in a class is it easy to find help? thanks for all the help I really appreciate it!</p>
<p>@CollegeKate I’m not at Edinburgh, but what I will say is common to every UK university
How well you settle in will be very much dependent on you, and your own mental attitude. Decide to throw yourself into all the opportunities that come your way - that way, you’ll meet lots of new people, and you’ll be too busy to feel homesick.
Most first years will live on campus in halls of residence, and in subsequent years move into a shared house, off campus, rented in the private sector, with friends that they met in first year.
You will be taught in large lectures, where there isn’t class based discussion. However, what you also get is seminars / tutorials, which are dedicated to small group discussion. If you’re struggling in class then you will need to be proactive, but the teaching staff will all have office hours, where you can pop along and see them.</p>
<p>Thank You @boomting your post was super helpful! I think Edinburgh might be the school for me …now to convince the parents! Thanks again for the help!</p>
<p>Hi I noticed someone posted this questions in the thread already but it wasn’t answered.
At Uni of Edinburgh If an international student (American) just barely is over the entry requirements is that an automatic in?
I know international students fund a lot of things at U of Edinburgh so I was thinking this may be true</p>
<p>Could anyone who goes to Edinburgh elBorate on the nightlife/ social scene. Do people usually depend on societies to make friends? To travel around the uk/Europe on the weekend is there a specific society?</p>
definitely going to be visiting them too <em>nod</em></p>