What is it like being a student in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is a very pretty city, and it certainly has a very good university. Students can have a tough time finding affordable places to eat and pubs are pricey too, but you’ll get accustomed to that. The city is quite international, but overall not diverse (compared to London). It will be a nice experience I guess.
Is Edinburgh a good place to live for students?
Edinburgh has been named as one of the best cities in the world to be a student. According to the table produced by QS higher education data analysts, the capital is the 16th best city to be a student.
How expensive is Edinburgh for students?
We estimate that it will cost you £8,500 – £11,000 a year to live and study as an undergraduate at Edinburgh, but it could be more or less, depending on factors such as your choice of accommodation and your lifestyle. You can find a breakdown of estimated living costs on the New students website.
Where do University of Edinburgh students live?
Central Hall, Tollcross Mention Tollcross to a current student at the University of Edinburgh and the chances are they’ve lived there. It’s a lively student area that is consistently popular amongst students looking to live in the city outside of halls.
Where do Edinburgh vet students live?
Our student accommodation is located in the city centre, which allows our students to experience living in the city and enables them to make friends outside of their subject area. Transport links to Easter Bush campus are excellent and the bus pass expenses are subsidised.
What Edinburgh University looks for?
The University of Edinburgh state that they look in a personal statement for evidence of commitment to continuing education, for motivation to succeed and do well in your subject area, for your readiness and maturity to study at an institute of higher education, and for a strong interest in your chosen subject area.