Prospective undergraduates

Student life

Practical information about accommodation, living in Edinburgh and what it’s like being a student here.

Accommodation

Find out about your accommodation options as an undergraduate student.

Disability

Additional Support for Learning Programmes
We welcome students with a range of impairments as defined under the Equality Act, including those with specific learning difficulties.

International students

International students
You can enjoy an active and fulfilling social life as an international student at the University of Edinburgh.

Societies

Find your people in our lively community of students-led societies and a wealth of events and opportunities.

Edinburgh University Students' Association

EUSA
The Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) is housed in the oldest purpose-built student building in the UK.

HCA Follow us

You can keep up with the latest School news, events and developments by joining us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube. Many of our research centres and groups, as well as subject areas and seminar series have their own social media spaces too.

The city

View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill
Situated among scenic hills at the shores of the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh has been at the forefront of intellectual innovation for centuries.

Ask a student about life at Edinburgh

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