New Students

Welcome to the University of Edinburgh

You will find the information and resources you need to help you start University. We recommend that you get connected with fellow new students.

Join the New Student Facebook Group 2022 - 2023

Your essential top 6 tasks

Complete your matriculation

Access your timetable

Pay your fees

Apply for your University card

Set up your University wifi

UoE Events App

The University of Edinburgh Events app is an easy way for you to browse all of the information and events designed specifically for new students.

Watch the Principal's Welcome Ceremony

Course Options Hub

Highlighted Courses

How to choose your optional courses

How to confirm your optional courses

Get ready for University

Your new community

Prepare to move to Edinburgh

Short Transition Courses

Access support services

'How to' sessions

'How-to' sessions are delivered online by a variety of professional support services to provide you with practical information on 'how to' prepare for University.

Watch 'How To' videos

The start of University

Download the UoE Events app

Welcome Week events

Move into your new home

Explore Edinburgh

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Fraud Protection

It is important to know how to protect yourself against fraud

IT Support

It is important that new students are aware of technology requirements, as well as how we can help you.

Money Management

Information about how to fund your studies, open a UK bank account, and budgeting

Health and Support

Information about accessing NHS healthcare as a student, arrange learning adjustments if you have a disability, and find out how the University can support your health and wellbeing.

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Supporters of new students

Help your new student transition successfully into university.

Online Students

Information for students preparing to start their online degrees

This article was published on 21 Sep, 2022