Get Involved

Meet People and Get Involved

Your first few weeks at University are full of opportunities to meet new people and start building friendships. While some connections form quickly, it’s completely normal if it takes a bit longer to find your people. Friendships can develop at any stage of your time in Edinburgh, so there’s no pressure to have everything figured out straight away.

Find Your Community

One of the best ways to meet students with similar interests is by getting involved in societies, sports clubs, and student-led communities. You can join at any point in your student journey – even before you arrive.

As a University of Edinburgh student, you’re automatically a member of the Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA), giving you access to over 325 student societies.

Student Societies

Student societies are a great way to explore new interests, meet like-minded people, and enhance both your social and academic life. You don’t need any prior experience to join. Most societies run free taster sessions during the first few weeks, so you can try things out before committing.

Once you find a society you enjoy, you can become a member. Membership fees apply, but financial support is available through the Student Participation Grant if needed.

Start a society - find out how

Find a society 

Student Participation Grant

Sports and Physical Activity

Staying active is a great way to support your physical and mental wellbeing while meeting new people. The University offers over 70 sports clubs, welcoming everyone from beginners to experienced athletes.

If you’re looking for something more relaxed, you can take part in:

• Intramural Sport – friendly competition across a range of sports
• Recreational Sport – informal sessions with no pressure to compete

There are also opportunities for gym membership, climbing, coaching, and volunteering.

Find a sports club

Intramural sport

Recreational sport

Coaching and Volunteering Academy

Gym membership

Bouldering and roped climbing

Academic and Peer Communities

The Peer Learning and Support service offers friendly, informal spaces where students can connect with others in their School, build academic skills, and get support from trained student volunteers. These groups are a great way to meet people who understand your course and your transition to University life.

List of Peer Learning and Support Groups

You may want to follow the University's social media accounts to find out what's happening in and around the University. You can also use these platforms to connect with your fellow students.

Instagram

The official University of Edinburgh Instagram page can be found at the following link:

The University of Edinburgh on Instagram

LinkedIn

The official University of Edinburgh LinkedIn page can be found at the following link:

The University of Edinburgh on LinkedIn