Student views
Hear from our students on a range of interesting topics, from postgraduate life to career development.
Postgraduate life
Our students talk about what it is like to be a postgraduate at Edinburgh and the student experience outside of studying.
Choosing Edinburgh
Our postgraduate students talk about why they chose to study at Edinburgh.
Study schedule
Thibaut talks about his study schedule and the balance between time in class and independent study.
Choosing a research programme
Alina, from Latvia, chose an integrated masters-PhD programme to help broaden her knowledge and develop her skills.
Funding opportunities
A successful funding application means that Matjaz, from Slovenia, received a scholarship for his postgraduate taught degree and a studentship for his PhD.
Employability
Oluyinka, from Nigeria, took advantage of several opportunities to increase her employability while working on her PhD.
Career development
The University’s Careers Service helped jewellery designer Rhona, from Scotland, win a place on the shortlist for a business start-up grant.
Business skills training
Business skills training offered by the University’s Institute for Academic Development is helping Harsh, from India, prepare for a career in business.
Global impact
Jessica, from Peru, has used her time at Edinburgh to further her ambitions to make a global impact.