Performance programmes

We offer sport-specific support to teams and individual athletes competing at the highest level.

Edinburgh mixes architectural beauty and history with a lively, fun environment and has regularly been voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world. As part of our Performance Programme, you will develop your athletic and academic skills in tandem, competing for one of the United Kingdom’s best sporting higher education institutions and studying at a university that is consistently ranked in the top 50 in the world.

Further Information

• Athlete support
• Elite Athlete Access Policy
• Athlete scholarships
• Studying at the University of Edinburgh

Ten of our performance sport teams are headed by dedicated performance coaches, with specialist conditioning, medical and advisory back-up. This is designed to allow University of Edinburgh teams to compete at the highest level in national leagues, as well as British Universities and Scottish Universities championships. We also offer essential sporting and academic support for student athletes who compete in an individual capacity.  We have supported athletes from a wide range of sports including Athletics, Golf, Squash, Canoeing and Diving and will consider applications for any sport.

Sport scholars

We offer essential sporting and academic support for student athletes who compete in an individual capacity and who are committed to succeeding on the international stage.

Basketball (Women)

Performance Basketball Women aims to create a women’s basketball programme to match our world class academic standings.

Endurance Running Academy

The University of Edinburgh’s Endurance Running Academy was set up in partnership with Scottish Athletics to provide a performance programme for athletes competing in middle & long distance track, cross country, road, and mountain running.

Fencing (Women)

The fencing programme is a balance between sport-specific strength & conditioning and fencing specific training.

Hockey (Men)

Each year Edinburgh University Men's Hockey Club selects 18 players to be part of the Team Performance Programme.

Hockey (Women)

Each year Edinburgh University Women's Hockey Club selects 18 players to be part of the Team Performance Programme.

Netball

Join our successful Netball Performance Programme

Orienteering

The Orienteering Performance Programme provides a top-class training environment and support structure to the best orienteers in the UK.

Rowing

The Performance Rowing programme aims to develop athletes to national and international standard, whether they arrive as experienced juniors or complete novices.

Rugby (Men)

Edinburgh University Rugby Club is going into its fifth season as part of the Team Performance Programme at the University of Edinburgh.

Rugby (Women)

Join our successful Rugby Performance Programme for Women.

Swimming

Performance Swimming at the University of Edinburgh was established in 2008 and since then has become the leading swim programme in Scotland and one of the leading programmes in the UK.