Study with us and you’ll find a lively, close-knit community with plenty of opportunities to meet other students, build your networks and gain new skills and experiences.
Get involved
Edinburgh University Students’ Association has more than 260 societies covering a diverse range of interests, so you’re sure to find something of interest. If not, we can help you set up your own. Societies provide a place to meet like-minded people, indulge in a hobby, or simply socialise.
EUSA also offers opportunities for volunteering in the community, so you may find yourself volunteering as a tour guide at a local heritage centre or playing football with local kids. These rewarding experiences will develop your skills and enhance your employability.
If you enjoy being active, or just want to try out a new sport, our Sports Union offers over 60 sports clubs in which to get involved. As one of the top five sporting universities in the UK (British Universities and Colleges Sport 2017/18), our Centre for Sport and Exercise is regularly voted one of Edinburgh's best fitness facilities.
Venues and events
Edinburgh is home to the world’s oldest purpose-built Students’ Union building, Teviot. The Students' Association offers an array of bars, shops, cafes and entertainment venues. Regular entertainment includes club nights, live music and comedy, plus debates and regular club meetings. Academic schools and colleges, as well as Edinburgh Global, also hold regular student events, so you’ll have lots of opportunities for social activities.
Edinburgh the city
Edinburgh is regularly voted as one of the best places to live in the world. Cobbled lanes, dramatic skylines and striking architecture combine to produce a stimulating setting for the writers, philosophers, political thinkers and inventors whose stories have been woven into the capital's fabric throughout history.
The city enjoys a creative and cultural significance that was further confirmed with its appointment as the world's first UNESCO City of Literature – a permanent title reflecting its recognition as a worldwide centre for literary activity.
Edinburgh is a compact city with excellent transport links, which makes it easy to get around and to travel to other parts of Scotland and beyond. The city’s medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town, which offer contrasting history and architecture, have been made a UNESCO World Heritage site.
With an array of museums, galleries, parks, gardens, pubs, clubs, restaurants, shops, theatres, cinemas, sports facilities and much more, you’ll find something for every taste in the city. Not forgetting the biggest arts festival in the world, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which takes place in the city every August.
Visit our city web pages to find out more about our stunning city.
