Explore the campus and city
Discover what Edinburgh has to offer and explore with a virtual city and campus tour.
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