Student life – University of Edinburgh Business School

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Our MSc students represent a diverse range of nationalities and backgrounds, typically originating from over 70 different countries. This strong sense of internationalism and the wide range of experiences our students bring with them creates a lively theatre of debate within the School.

Student life in Edinburgh

Find out what makes Edinburgh the perfect backdrop to your masters studies.

Latest insights from our MSc students

Students at the SEMT

Diversity redefining Scotland’s business future

27 October 2025

Shai with completion certificate standing next to Samuel Mwaura

Crossing Cultures, Building Confidence: INCiTE Summer School

1 September 2025

University of Edinburgh Business School building, south-facing entrance.

My Path to Becoming an MSc Finance Student at the University of Edinburgh

22 July 2025

Four out of the five students from the MSc Climate Change Finance and Investment programme stand together, proudly holding a certificate awarded for their victory in the Main Competition Prize at the 2025 Climate Investment Challenge, hosted by Imperial College London.

MSc CCFI students win £12,000 at the 2025 Climate Investment Challenge

16 July 2025

Why I chose to study an MSc in Climate Change Finance and Investment - and why it matters for Africa

3 July 2025

Exterior of the University of Edinburgh Business School

Four best spots on the University of Edinburgh campus

2 July 2025

Paula standing in the University of Edinburgh Business School

From industry to academia: My journey to an MSc at the University of Edinburgh

2 July 2025

Riza Mukhtari

Riza Mukhtari on empowering Afghan communities through education and social impact initiatives

2 July 2025

Smartly dressed MSc student standing outside Bank of America building in London

Masters in Finance: Highlights from my programme

1 July 2025

University of Edinburgh library with sunset backdrop

Postgraduate dissertation: My progress so far

1 July 2025

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