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Host Institution Name: Queen Margaret University
Campus Location(s): Edinburgh, Scotland
Language(s) of Instruction: English
Academic Calendar:
  • 1st Semester: Beginning of September to mid/end of December
  • 2nd Semester: Beginning of January to end of April
Partnership Type(s):
  • Bilateral Academic Exchange
Area(s) of Exchange Agreement:

- Business Management (including specialisms in Analytics, Digital Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource Management)
- Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management
- Drama
- Theatre & Film
- Film & Media
- Digital Marketing & Public Relations (new course for September 2024, Level 1 only)
- Psychology
- Psychology & Sociology
- Sociology
- Education Studies (Excluding Primary)
- Nutrition
Credit Conversion: 1 Acadia credit is equal to 4 SCOTCAT credits (60 per semester equally about 3 modules)
Accommodations: University Residence
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Do I require a visa?

Yes. Students attending QMU should refer to the Standard Visitor program (www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa) and Student Visa (www.gov.uk/student-visa) for more information.

Canadian passport holders staying for less than six months should apply for an ETA in advance of travelling to the UK. Students who do not hold a Canadian passport should check if the following reference to determine whether they need to apply for a ETA or Visitor Visa (https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa). Students studying in the UK longer than one semester will need a Student Visa.

Is funding available?