University of St Andrews

At a glance

Emory University, a top-ranked private institution recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools, and one of the world's leading health care systems, is located on a beautiful campus in Atlanta, Georgia's historic Druid Hills neighborhood. Emory maintains an uncommon balance for an institution of its standing: it generates over $500 million in research funding, while maintaining its traditional emphasis on teaching. The university is enriched by the legacy and energy of Atlanta, and by collaboration among its schools, units and centers, as well as with affiliated institutions.

Established : 1836
Student Population : 15400
History : Emory was founded in 1836 as a small Methodist college in Georgia, in a town named Oxford after the prestigious English university. Emory was transformed into its present incarnation in the historic Druid Hills neighbourhood of Atlanta in 1915 after Asa Candler, founder of The Coca-Cola Company, donated land and funds for a new campus.
Rankings : #166 QS World Rankings
Overview of Facilities and campus : The beautiful Haygood-Hopkins gate greets you at the front of our Atlanta campus, opening up to 600 acres of sprawling green space and Italian Renaissance–style architecture. From the bustling new Student Center and stunning marbled buildings surrounding the Quad to the vast green space of Lullwater Preserve, there are beautiful places throughout campus for study breaks, jogs, and even lawn sports. Read about Emory's different Campuses.

Website and links

Website : Emory University Homepage

Study abroad page : Emory Global Community

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Emory University:
School of Psychology and Neuroscience requirements: please note that this exchange is only open to BSc Neuroscience and BSc single honours Psychology students.

• Neuroscience
• Psychology and Neuroscience

Semesters Available

• First Semester
• Second Semester
• Full Year

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2023/4
Semester 1 Aug 2023 to Dec 2023
Semester 2 Jan 2024 to May 2024
2024/5
Semester 1 Aug 2024 to Dec 2024
Semester 2 Jan 2025 to May 2025

Your studies abroad

Partner Course Catalogue : Course Atlas

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : 4 semester places (or two full year places) will be available at Emory University in the academic year 2025-2026.

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

The closest airport is Atlanta Airport where you can travel to Emory via taxi, pre-booked shuttle or a train and bus service.

Accommodation

Exchange can either choose to live on or off campus. See the Housing webpages for more information.

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

Emory offers Health and Wellbeing Services to international students.

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.