Explore the campus and city

A city campus

Edinburgh is a vibrant city with lots of activities happening all year round.  

The University campus extends across the city and offers a range of facilities for our students, including: 

• teaching spaces 
• libraries 
• cafes 
• performance spaces 
• gyms 
• sports fields  

Discover what you can see and do in Edinburgh on our city website

Find out more about our academic facilities

Katherine, an engineering undergraduate shares their top things to see in Edinburgh

Explore the city 

Full of history and natural beauty, Edinburgh is a city bursting with modern life. It’s regularly voted one of the most desirable places to live in the world.  

As a student here, you’ll get to explore all that city life has to offer as well as be part of a world-leading University.

Lily, a Physics student at Edinburgh, explores the city's green spaces

Get inspiration for day trips just outside of Edinburgh from Georgia, a Geography student 

Student vlog: Ewan's guide to the city 

In this video, Ewan takes you on a tour of the city and the University’s Central Area.  

Hear what our students say about living in Edinburgh

In this video, our students share what they enjoy most about the city of Edinburgh and why they chose to study here. 

Take a virtual campus tour 

Explore the University and the city with our Virtual Visit. This interactive online tool gives you a feel for what it’s like to study and live in Edinburgh.  

You can explore different areas of the city and campus yourself or take a guided tour of the University’s Central Area.

University of Edinburgh Virtual Visit