Study Spaces

Find the study space that works for you

The University has a variety of great study spaces to suit every style—so why not explore somewhere new this semester? You can also hop on the regular shuttle bus between Bristo Square and the King’s Buildings campus to mix up your study spots with ease. If you need extra support, accessible study rooms are available, including spaces equipped with assistive technology. Working on a group project? Book a collaborative study room—many come with screens to help everyone stay on track.

Spaces for Students App

Spaces for Students (SfS) is a brand-new web app, curated for students at the University of Edinburgh (University login is required).

  • Browse more than 180 rooms across over 40 buildings, all in one place
  • Individual or group study? Quiet zone or a more social space? Use the filters to find spaces that suit the way you want to work
  • View locations, room information, and accessibility features - including AccesAble information where available
  • Check walking times, cycle routes and bus routes so you can plan how to get there

Visit the web-app to explore study spaces across campus and find locations that work for you: 

spacesforstudents (University login is required)

Information on the University's centrally managed study spaces, including opening hours, and any current and upcoming closures

Study spaces, updates and opening hours


There are accessible study rooms available in the Main Library, Kings Buildings and the Nucleus.

Accessible study rooms 


Looking for a room to work together on a project or study with others? Find out where Group Study Rooms can be found and how to book them.

Group Study Rooms 


Students are encouraged to use these spaces if they need to watch online lectures or take part in a an online session. 

Study spaces and ‘noisy zones’ 


There is a wide variety of study space available for students in all of the University’s libraries.

Library study space


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