Studying in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has everything 鈥� beautiful architecture, green parks, modern sports facilities, world-famous museums, galleries, theatres, and a lively social scene. It is not only Scotland鈥檚 capital but also one of the best cities in the world for students.
What Makes Edinburgh a Great Place to Study?听
Award-Winning City听鈥� In 2022,听听named Edinburgh the听most beautiful, walkable, and best city in the world. The听Royal Mail听also ranked it the听best place to live and study in the UK.听
Historic Capital听
Edinburgh鈥檚听Old and New Towns听are a听UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll along the city鈥檚 historic cobbled streets, visit the听world-famous Edinburgh Castle, or explore:听听
- Historic landmarks and statues听
- Parks and beaches听
- Cultural and royal sites, including听the Palace of Holyroodhouse听
- Places of worship and religious sites听
A City of Arts and Culture听
Edinburgh is full of听museums, galleries, and theatres, many of which are听free to visit.听Enjoy a听year-round calendar of exhibitions, events, and festivals, celebrating Scottish, British, and international culture.听
A Top Student Destination听
Edinburgh is home to听萌妹社区听and听four universities, making it a听student-friendly听city. With a听diverse international community, it has a great mix of bars, restaurants, and clubs where students can meet and socialise.听
Festival Capital of the World听
Edinburgh hosts 12 major festivals each听year, welcoming听over 25,000 performers and 4.2 million visitors from 70+ countries.听
Must-See Festivals:听
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (August)听鈥� The world鈥檚 largest arts festival听
- Hogmanay (New Year鈥檚 Eve)听鈥� A world-famous New Year鈥檚 celebration听
Both festivals have won awards for being top international event destinations.听
Easy Travel and Great Connections听
Edinburgh International Airport听has direct flights to over听35 countries听across:听听
- Europe听
- North America听
- The Middle East听
- Africa听
- Asia听
Great train and bus links听connect Edinburgh to the rest of the UK.听
Travel Times from Edinburgh to;
- London听鈥� 1.5 hours 听
- Amsterdam听鈥� 1.5 hours听
- Paris听鈥� 2 hours 听
- Rome听鈥� 3 hours 听
- Istanbul听鈥� 5.5 hours 听
- Doha听鈥� 8 hours 听
- Beijing听鈥� 11 hours 听
Edinburgh鈥檚 Year-Round Festivals and Events听
Winter 听
- Edinburgh鈥檚 Christmas Market and Winter Festival听(December)听
- Edinburgh鈥檚 Hogmanay听(New Year鈥檚 Eve)听
- Six Nations Rugby听(February)听
- Edinburgh Science Festival听(March)听
Spring 听
- Edinburgh International Children's Festival听(May/June)听
- Hidden Door Music Festival听(May/June)听
- Pride Edinburgh听(June)听
- Royal Highland Show听(June)听
Summer听
- Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival听(July)听
- Edinburgh Food Festival听(July)听
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe听(August)听
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo听(August)听
- Edinburgh International Book Festival听(August)听
- Edinburgh Art Festival听(August)听
- Edinburgh International Film Festival听(August)听
- Scottish Highland Games听(August)听
Autumn 听
- Doors Open Scotland Events听(September)听
- Scottish International Storytelling Festival听(October)听
- Halloween and Samhuinn Fire Festival听(October)听
- Bonfire Night Fireworks and Celebrations听(November)听
Why Choose Edinburgh?听
- Rich in history and culture听
- A diverse, student-friendly city听
- World-class festivals and events听
- Excellent travel connections听
- A top-rated place to live and study听
Join us in Edinburgh and experience everything this amazing city has to offer!听
