Shape your future in Edinburgh

Life in Edinburgh

A vibrant nightlife, eclectic food scene, designer retailers, beaches, mountains and plenty of green space – Edinburgh has it all. It’s a safe and friendly city and a great place to be a student.

Edinburgh is 1^st in the UK for culture (Time Out 2023) and the 2^nd most student-friendly city in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2024). It is home to the world’s largest arts festivals, like the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival, as well as lots of free museums and art galleries.

If you need some time out, you can wander through the Meadows, climb Arthur’s Seat or head to the beach – Edinburgh is really near the coast and has its own beach just a short bus ride from the city centre.

Living in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is closer than you think

Blue map of the UK showing travel times from various cities to Edinburgh

Easy travel across the UK

Edinburgh is a well-connected city – you can travel easily to all parts of the UK by plane, train, bus or car.

A group of students talking while sat at a table beside the beach.

£1,500 travel home bursary

This no strings attached bursary means you can visit home anytime during your first year (or spend it on something else).

Students chat whilst walking through the campus grounds

Guaranteed accommodation

Stay in safe and secure on-campus accommodation within walking distance of all our facilities, with all your bills included.

A safe and green campus

Get the best of both worlds – study and live on our beautiful parkland campus and get easy access to Edinburgh city life.

2nd in UK for graduate employability

We are 2^nd in the UK and 1^st in Scotland for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024). Our degrees are career-focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry. Top employers around the world actively seek out our graduates due to our reputation for developing work-ready individuals.

You will have lifelong access to career support services including our graduate vacancies platform and support with CVs and applying for jobs.