City

The University is at the heart of the city of Edinburgh

Regularly voted one of the most desirable places to live in the world, Edinburgh is large enough to offer something for everyone but small enough to feel like home. It is a modern, sophisticated and beautiful European city, with a diverse multicultural community and is ranked 6th best student city in Europe and 13th in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2025).

City homepage  - see and do

Find out why Edinburgh is regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world.

Greyfriars Bobby statue. Credit: Marketing Edinburgh

Interesting facts about the city, our history and culture.

Three people stand talking and pointing in the middle of Edinburgh city.

Essential facts: from electrical voltage and timezones to what you can expect from the weather.

Waverley train station in Edinburgh at dusk

Getting to Edinburgh and the University is easy no matter where you are coming from or how you choose to travel.

Pollock Halls accommodation

Visitors to the city will find an abundance of accommodation options in Edinburgh.