Don't miss a deadline! Check out our list of key dates to keep your application on track. January 2025 29 January UCAS Equal consideration date Most of our degrees will close for applications on this date. Some degrees may remain open for EU and international applicants after this date. All degrees which remain open will be listed on the UCAS website.UCAS Key Dates February 2025 4 February Mini-portfolio deadline for art and designIf you are applying for an art and design programme you must submit your mini-portfolio by 4 February 2025 at 12:00pm (midday).Portfolio submission guidance17 February to 28 February Event: Online information sessions for all applicants and offer holdersGet the inside scoop on student life and services. Join our live online events, with bookings open from 5 February, 2025.Online events: Student life and services17 February to28 FebruaryEvent: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences online subject information sessions Find out more about your chosen subject, from how and where you'll be taught, to programme structure and course choice. Bookings open from 5 February, 2025Online events: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences subjects26 February UCAS Extra opens If you've used all five choices and are not holding any offers you may be able to add another choice to your application.UCAS information28 February Registration opens with the Disability and Learning Support Service If you have a disability, learning difference, neurodiverse or health condition that may impact on your studies, our Disability and Learning Support Service can help with your needs. Registering is not linked to and has no impact on your application or offer of a place to study with us. Disability and Learning Support Service information March 2025 To be confirmedAccommodation applications opens You will only be able to apply for accommodation once you have accepted an offer to study at the University of Edinburgh. The deadline to apply is 31 July, so you still have time even if you haven't received your offer yet.Accommodation information1 MarchApply for Student Finance (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)If you normally live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, apply now for student finance. Student Finance (England) informationStudent Finance (Wales) information Student Finance (Northern Ireland) information1 MarchApply for Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) fundingIf you normally live in Scotland, apply now for student finance. Student Finance (Scotland)- SAAS information3 MarchEvent: Medicine Online Offer Holder sessionWant to learn more about our programme and student life in Edinburgh? This session is your chance to hear from our curriculum team and ask questions directly to our current students. If you receive an offer, we'll send you more details about how to join.Online event: Medicine22 MarchEvent: College of Science and Engineering Campus Offer Holder DayIf you receive an offer for a degree programme based in the College of Science and Engineering you will be invited to one of our campus offer holder events. If you receive an offer, we'll send you more details about how to join.Campus event: Science and Engineering April 2025 4 April Event: Biomedical and Medical Sciences Campus Offer Holder DayWant to know what it’s like to live and learn with us? Come and see for yourself. You’ll get to chat to our students and staff, tour our student accommodation, check out one of our teaching labs, and even explore the Anatomy Museum. If you receive an offer, we'll send you more details about how to join.Campus event: Biomedical and Medical Sciences7 April Event: Medicine Campus Offer Holder DayWant to learn more about our programme and student life in Edinburgh? This session is your chance to hear from our curriculum team, ask questions directly to our current students and visit our learning and teaching spaces. If you receive an offer, we'll send you more details about how to join.Campus event: Medicine11 April Event: College of Science and Engineering Campus Offer Holder DayIf you receive an offer for a degree programme based in the College of Science and Engineering you will be invited to one of our campus offer holder events. If you receive an offer, we'll send you more details about how to join.Campus event: Science and Engineering 15 April and 18 April Event: Medicine Campus Offer Holder Day Want to learn more about our programme and student life in Edinburgh? This session is your chance to hear from our curriculum team, ask questions directly to our current students and visit our learning and teaching spaces. If you receive an offer, we'll send you more details about how to join.Campus event: Medicine23 April Event: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: Campus Offer Holder DayFor subjects in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, join us on campus to learn more about the University, meet our students and academics and more. Campus event: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences24 April Event: College of Science and Engineering Campus Offer Holder DayIf you receive an offer for a degree programme based in the College of Science and Engineering you will be invited to one of our campus offer holder events. If you receive an offer, we'll send you more details about how to join.Campus event: Science and Engineering24 April Event: Biomedical and Medical Sciences Online Offer Holder DayYou'll have the chance to ask any questions you may have regarding learning/teaching; what it's like to live and study in Edinburgh; the best places to eat/socialise, or anything else you may want to ask our staff and students. If you receive an offer, we'll send you more details about how to join.Online event: Biomedical and Medical Sciences May 2025 2 May Event: Biomedical and Medical Sciences Campus Offer Holder DayWant to know what it’s like to live and learn with us? Come and see for yourself. You’ll get to chat to our students and staff, tour our student accommodation, check out one of our teaching labs, and even explore the Anatomy Museum. If you receive an offer, we'll send you more details about how to join.Campus event: Biomedical and Medical Sciences14 May Deadline for University decisions on applications submitted by January 29Applicants who submit their applications by January 29 will receive a decision from the University by the 14 May. You will have until the 5 June to accept or reject your offer, but If you don't reply by then, your application will be declined.19 May to 30 May Event: Online information sessions for all offer holders Get the inside scoop on student life and student services. Join our live online events, with bookings open from 5 February, 2025.Online events: Student life and services June 2025 5 June Deadline to accept or reject offers made in MayIf you've received all of your university offers by 14 May, you have until 5 June to reply to us with your decision. After that, your application will be declined by default. July 2025 5 July International Baccalaureate resultsOn results day, you can check the UCAS Hub to see if you've met the conditions of your offer. If UCAS doesn't send your results to us, you'll need to send us copies of your certificates so we can confirm your grades.23 July Deadline to accept or reject offers made in JulyIf you received an offer for a programme on or before 17 July 2025 (including Extra choices), you must reply with your decision to accept by 23 July 2025.31 July Accommodation guarantee deadlineDon't worry about finding a place to live! If you live outside of Edinburgh and apply by the Accommodation Guarantee deadline, you're guaranteed a spot in University housing.Accommodation guarantee August 2025 5 August Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) results On results day, you can check the UCAS Hub to see if you've met the conditions of your offer. If UCAS doesn't send your results to us, you'll need to send us copies of your certificates so we can confirm your grades.14 August A-Level results On results day, you can check the UCAS Hub to see if you've met the conditions of your offer. If UCAS doesn't send your results to us, you'll need to send us copies of your certificates so we can confirm your grades.31 August Deadline for submitting certificatesPlease submit copies of all of your requested certificates (existing qualifications and results not sent to us by UCAS) within 10 working days of publication of your results or by 31 August 2025, whichever is earlier.Certificate submission information September 2025 7 SeptemberInternational check-in beginsWhen you arrive in the UK, we'll need to see your passport and visa. This is a standard procedure for all international students. Once you've settled in, you can start exploring Edinburgh, meeting new people, and having fun!International check-in information8 September Welcome WeekIt's time to make the most of your time at university! Register as a student and start exploring Edinburgh, meeting new people, and having fun.Welcome Week information15 September Semester 1 startsNow that you are settled in, it's time for your teaching and classes to begin. Semester dates This article was published on 2025-01-17
