International students
As a truly global university, we offer a range of specialist services designed to make your move to Edinburgh as smooth as possible.
Edinburgh Global
Edinburgh Global is the central contact point for international students. It provides all the information and support you need when coming to Edinburgh for your studies, and also provides support for all Edinburgh students going abroad on international experiences.
You can contact Edinburgh Global for advice at any time during or after the application process.
Edinburgh Global
Contact details
- Work: +44 (0) 131 650 4296
- Web: Edinburgh Global - community website
- Web: Edinburgh Global on campus maps
Address
- Street
33 Buccleuch Place
- City
- Edinburgh
- Post Code
- EH8 9JS
Our visits to you
Immigration assistance
International students can receive information from the Student Immigration Service’s trained Immigration Advisers, who are available to assist with visa advice, from the initial stage of applying to study in the UK, through to graduation. They can help with bringing your family to Edinburgh or working during or after your studies.
Advice in your country
We work with a network of agents that can guide you through the application process and advise on immigration matters.
The British Council also provides advice to applicants and can help you plan your studies.
Studying at Edinburgh
Settling in
We offer an airport welcome service before the academic year starts and arrange activities to help you settle in.
Once you have received an offer to study at the University you can check online for essential information about joining us.
Student life
We organise a series of year-round social events and information sessions.
We run a week-long programme of orientation events for new students at Edinburgh, including International Day - an orientation event for non-UK students - and other ongoing induction activities.
Student life
Erasmus Student Network
The ESN Edinburgh is a social and support society for all Edinburgh University students, especially from abroad or on exchange in Edinburgh. Staffed by a volunteer student committee, the ESN runs regular activities designed to create new friendships while experiencing the best of Scotland and beyond.
Clubs and societies
You’ll find more than 320 societies catering for a multitude of interests at the University.
Among these are a number of international and multicultural societies, which not only offer support in settling in to a new environment but can also help you to locate students from your home country.
Follow Edinburgh Global to get the latest support and events updates for our global community.
Related links
Entry requirements for international students