Edinburgh has consistently been named one of the best places to live and work in the UK, and is notable for its fine Georgian and Victorian architecture and spectacular natural scenery. As a student, you will benefit from the vibrant cultural scene, varied nightlife, and countless events and festivals that run throughout the year.

Situated on the shores of the Firth of Forth and set on seven hills, Edinburgh City contains a royal palace, a cliff-top castle and an extinct volcano. The city has a modern dynamism juxtaposed with historical cobbled streets and is home to four universities, the infamous Edinburgh Festival Fringe, world class galleries and concert halls, tranquil parks and busy shopping streets.

Life in Edinburgh and beyond

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A city of innovators

From David Hume to John Boyd Dunlop, the city and University have been home to some of history's most entrepreneurial thinkers.

Edinburgh's innovators
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A city of culture

Edinburgh is both a modern, international city and a historic World Heritage Site, with festivals and events happening all year round.

Explore our city
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Exploring Scotland

Beyond Edinburgh, Scotland boasts stunning mountain scenery, vibrant towns and cities, a rugged coastline, and beautiful islands.

Explore our country