We have agreements in place with several overseas universities which allow you to study Engineering both at your home institution and at The University of Edinburgh. After completing your Bachelor degree at your home institution, you can transfer to the University of Edinburgh to undertake a taught MSc.On successful completion of this degree, you will graduate with a Master of Science awarded by The University of Edinburgh. All students from partner institutions who take part in the 4+1 programme will receive a £3,500 scholarship per year of study at Edinburgh and be prioritised in the selection process. What can I study at the University of Edinburgh?Advanced Chemical Engineering (1 Year)Electrical Power Engineering (1 Year)Advanced Power Engineering (2 Years)Electronics (1 Year)Signal Processing and Communications (1 Year)Sustainable Energy Systems (1 Year)Digital Design and Manufacture (1 Year)Fire Engineering Science (1 Year) Download the programme guide. Document 4+1 Programme Guide (1.13 MB / PDF) Fees and Funding Please refer to our website for the latest information:Tuition FeesCost of living in EdinburghAll students who take part in the 4+1 scheme will receive a £3,500 scholarship per year. Entry requirements Minimum entry requirements are the equivalent of a UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant discipline. This generally translates to a cumulative GPA of 80% or above. Depending on which MSc you would like to apply for, please review the subject specific entry requirements by selecting the relevant programme above. Students whose first language is not English must also demonstrate evidence of English language proficiency. We accept a wide range of English language tests, for example: IELTS Academic: total 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each componentTOEFL-iBT: total 92, with at least 20 in each component Receiving an offer If your application is successful, you will receive a Conditional Offer which will be converted to an Unconditional Offer when you meet all the conditions. The conditions are normally the completion of your Bachelor degree and/or meeting English language requirements.Once you have met all our requirements, our Admissions team will make you an Unconditional Offer confirming your place to study with us. Student Visa Once you have accepted your offer and don't have any outstanding conditions, you will hold an Unconditional Firm offer. This is when you can apply for a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number through your MyEd account.Our Student Immigration Team will start working on your draft CAS and you will need to confirm that all details are correct. You will be able to start your Student Visa application with your official CAS and we advise you make a timely application.When you apply for and pay for your visa, you will also pay a lump sum called the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) that will cover any medical treatment you might need while in the UK through the National Health Service.Depending on your nationality and programme of study, you may also need to apply for Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance. Your offer letter will let you know whether you need to apply for ATAS. This can be a lengthy process so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.Information on ATASConfirmation of Acceptance for Studies guidanceImmigration Health SurchargeHow to apply for your Student VisaStudent Immigration Service How to apply You should apply by selecting the programme you are interested in above. You will find full instructions, including details of any supporting documentation you need to submit, such as references, degree transcripts, etc.Applications usually open in October for entry the following September. Some of our programmes are extremely popular, so we encourage you to apply early. This will allow us to prioritise your application. Once you apply, you should notify us and your International Office of your unique University User Name (UUN) so we can identify you as a partnership student and prioritise you in the selection process.A list of our 4+1 partners (A-Z):American University of SharjahBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyHarbin Engineering UniversityHubei UniversityHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyNanjing Tech UniversityNanjing University of Aeronautics and AstronauticsSouth China University of TechnologySouth East UniversitySri Lanka Institute of Information TechnologyUPES UniversityVellore Institute of Technology This article was published on 2024-09-11
