Online Students

On behalf of all students and staff at the University of Edinburgh, Professor Colm Harmon, Vice Principal Students welcomes all new online postgraduates. 

Essential steps you must take in order to become a fully registered student on an online degree. 

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It may have been a while since you last studied a degree. Our range of online courses and learning resources can help support your academic development. 

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As an online student you will have remote access to one of the world's biggest academic libraries.

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We support our online students in the same way we do our campus students. Find out more about services which will support your personal development. 

Contact our helpline 24 hours a day and 7 days a week or access our extensive IT and computing help section on the website. 

Tips, advice and links to support and services that we hope will ease your transition into university and throughout your journey as an online student.

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You may be studying online but you are still very welcome to visit the campus in Edinburgh.  

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Join our Facebook group for offer holders and connect with us on social media.