Non-academic support
Find out more about the non-academic support and services available to postgraduate students at Edinburgh, as listed below.
Accommodation Services
The University offers a wide range of accommodation for students, dependent on your needs and circumstances, from University catererd and self-catered residences to private housing. The University's Accommodation Services are able to help with both university and private rentals, and can provide information about the many options available.
Careers Service
The University's Careers Service can support you from day one until beyond graduation, from looking for part-time work to planning your future career. They provide a range of services, information and advice, including careers events and a database of job vacancies and employers.
Centre for sport and exercise
University of Edinburgh students get great membership deals at our Centre for Sport and Exercise, whose facilities and services include the Pleasance gym, FASIC sport medicine centre, climbing wall, swimming pool and much more.
Disability Office
We warmly encourage enquiries from disabled applicants and students. A general guide to facilities for disabled students can be found on the Disability Office's website.
Edinburgh University Sports Union
Edinburgh University Sports Union is the student-run body for the organisation of sport at Edinburgh University. There are 63 sports clubs ranging from Football and Hockey to Ultimate Frisbee, Shinty or even Korfball!
Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA)
EUSA is your association, run by students, for students — find out more about their many services aimed specifically at students and their needs and interests.
Funding and Scholarships
The University offers many scholarships, endowments and bursaries. Search the Scholarships and Student Funding Services' website to find out what is available, when to apply, and details of the eligibility criteria.
Graduation
When all your hard work is done, all the information you need about graduating can be found at the following website, including dates of ceremonies, when and how to register, and information on ordering tickets and academic robes and hoods.
International Office
Our International Office offers advice and support to students from overseas, including information on visas and visa extension. The International Office also oversees or assists with a number of groups and services to help support current international students, such as the International Student Centre where students meet and have fun, the Women's Group, and the Hospitality Scheme.
Library and Information Services
The University has a range of information services, including libraries, computing, learning technology and research support. Follow the link below to find out more about the services provided, check information such as library opening hours, and search resources online.
Student counselling
If you are experiencing problems the Student Counselling service provides confidential short term counselling, to help you work through your difficulty, understand yourself better and find ways of managing your situation.
The Registry
The Registry provides a high-quality service for registrations, student support and fees, examinations and graduations, data management and other student administration matters.
Visa extension advice
New visa regulations were introduced by the UK government in March 2009. Our International Office is able to provide information and advice on visas.
This article was published on Apr 15, 2011