The University is at the heart of the city of Edinburgh

Regularly voted one of the most desirable places to live in the world, Edinburgh is large enough to offer something for everyone but small enough to feel like home. It is a modern, sophisticated and beautiful European city, with a diverse multicultural community and is ranked 7th best student city in Europe and 15th in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2026).

Find out why Edinburgh is regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world.

Interesting facts about the city, our history and culture.

Essential facts: from electrical voltage and timezones to what you can expect from the weather.

Getting to Edinburgh and the University is easy no matter where you are coming from or how you choose to travel.

Visitors to the city will find an abundance of accommodation options in Edinburgh.