The University of Edinburgh is a public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 1582. Its 2026 catalogue includes four-year undergraduate honours degrees, taught master's programmes, professional study and doctoral research across computing, science, business, law, social science and humanities.
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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The University of Edinburgh is a public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 1582. Its 2026 catalogue includes four-year undergraduate honours degrees, taught master's programmes, professional study and doctoral research across computing, science, business, law, social science and humanities. Course requirements, fee status and deadlines vary by route.
Edinburgh study is distributed across several named areas, including the Central Area and King's Buildings. Informatics teaching and research are linked to the University's computing facilities and the Bayes Centre, while science and engineering activity is concentrated at King's Buildings. Undergraduate degrees commonly combine lectures, tutorials, practical work and independent study; postgraduate courses specify their own teaching and dissertation pattern.
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Edinburgh study is distributed across several named areas, including the Central Area and King's Buildings. Informatics teaching and research are linked to the University's computing facilities and the Bayes Centre, while science and engineering activity is concentrated at King's Buildings. Undergraduate degrees commonly combine lectures, tutorials, practical work and independent study; postgraduate courses specify their own teaching and dissertation pattern.
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The University publishes accommodation options and living-cost guidance for new students, with availability and eligibility depending on student status, course and application timing. International postgraduate taught students and new postgraduate research students may qualify for an accommodation guarantee when they meet the University's stated conditions. Check the current accommodation terms before relying on a guarantee; rent, utilities and contract length differ by residence.
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Edinburgh has university catering, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants across the Central Area and surrounding neighbourhoods. Meal provision, kitchen access, allergen handling and opening hours vary by residence and venue. Students should budget for groceries and meals separately, and contact accommodation or catering services about dietary requirements before arrival.
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The University's guidance covers health, wellbeing, safeguarding, emergency contacts and support for students in Edinburgh. Use the relevant residence, school and student-support contacts for practical concerns, and follow ordinary urban travel precautions. This page does not make a universal safety guarantee. Support includes student advisers, schools and colleges, accommodation teams, wellbeing and disability services, careers guidance, libraries, IT support and international-student guidance. The correct service depends on status and programme. Applicants should also check the University's current visa, registration and arrival instructions before travel.
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