Academic support and facilities

Support from your school 

We want you to have the best possible experience of university life and ensure you feel supported during your time here. That’s why all undergraduate students have a Student Adviser, specially trained to be able to provide you with support during your studies.  

If you need help with your wellbeing or with any mental health challenges during your studies, your Student Adviser can also refer you to a Wellbeing Adviser, who can chat through how you are feeling, provide advice and referrals to our other services, such as Student Counselling or the Disability and Learning Support Service, if needed. 

Your first point of contact for teaching or academic advice and guidance will be within the programme or course you are studying, through the Academic Cohort Lead.  A range of trained staff, such as lecturers and tutors, will work with you to help make the most of your studies while you progress through your university career. 

You will also have access to variety of peer-to-peer learning networks as well as student societies. 

Support from your Students' Association

The Edinburgh University Students’ Association facilitates student-led learning and support schemes across the University to help you settle into your studies. The Students’ Association also provides professional, independent and confidential advisory assistance to students on a range of matters, including academic issues, through the Advice Place.

More about peer learning and support from the Students' Association

Support provided by the Advice Place