The Virtual Visit platform is no longer available.

However, we offer a diverse range of options for you to explore what studying at the University of Edinburgh may be like.

Open days and events

Check out our online postgraduate events wherever you are in the world, or attend one of our undergraduate open days on campus. 

Chat to our students

Chat to our students

Curious about life at Edinburgh? Our current students are available online to chat to you about their student experience. What would you like to know?

Students walking down Victoria Street

Discover student life at Edinburgh

Explore life at Edinburgh from our students' viewpoint. Our Student Stories blog offers a window into the diverse experiences and cultures that shape our global community.

Explore our campus maps, building information and find out how to get to, and around, the city and our different campuses.

Student-led tours are ideal for visitors to the city who want to find out more about student life and our campuses. 

Planning a visit to Edinburgh?

Self-guided tours

If you’re in Edinburgh, join a student-led tour or take a self-guided tour for a flavour of the University, the city, and student life. 

Visitor Centre

Come in to our visitor centre to learn about our campus, pick up University publications and get help and advice. 

Princes Street gardens

The University is at the heart of the city of Edinburgh. Discover why it's regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world.

Anatomical Museum

Some of our collections include artefacts found nowhere else in the world.