Undergraduate

Join some of the best students from around the globe at one of the world's top universities. Invest in an education that will help you build a successful future.

Postgraduate

Work at the highest academic level alongside some of the most influential people in your field, either online or on campus.

Information for widening access applicants.

Study online - at your own pace - for an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification.

International students

Join our 24,000-strong international student community. Information and support to help international students with their application to the University.

English language education

General and specialist English courses designed to help you improve your English language skills before starting a degree course in the UK.

International Foundation Programme

A full-time, one-year programme designed to prepare international students for degree-level study in our College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Study abroad in Edinburgh

Spend a year or a semester studying in Edinburgh on one of our study abroad, international exchange or Erasmus programmes.

Summer School

Enjoy a summer in Edinburgh, make new friends and expand your knowledge.

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We offer courses across a range of subjects, including creative writing, film and media, languages, history, science and the arts. Courses are friendly, welcoming and open to all.

Free short online courses

We partner with the world's most popular online learning platforms to provide free short online courses. Learn a new skill or enhance your career. Available to all.