Study in Edinburgh

Home to eight annual global festivals

Whatever your interest, it’s likely Edinburgh has a festival to celebrate it. From the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to the Edinburgh International Science Festival, Edinburgh hosts eight festivals each year, attracting people from all around the world.

The world-class universities

Edinburgh is home to a few top universities, including the University of Edinburgh which ranks among the best in both the world and the UK.

Find out all about life at Heriot-Watt University by chatting to a current student.

Good employment prospects

Edinburgh scores impressively compared to other global cities for employer activity this year – an indication that the city’s graduates are highly respected amongst employers.

Average fees for international students are a little higher than in cities such as London or Manchester. Previously covered by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS), following Brexit, new students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland looking to study in Edinburgh will now have to pay international tuition fees. 

However, for undergraduate students from Scotland, university fees are entirely subsidised by the SAAS.

So, depending on where you’re from, Edinburgh could be surprisingly affordable.

Scotland’s capital is known for its historic old town, its striking castle and massive annual events such as the Edinburgh International Festival and New Year’s Hogmanay street party. Today, it is predominantly a student city, with four top universities attracting students from hundreds of countries worldwide.

Each year it hosts the annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest arts festival. It’s attended by people from all around the world.

The Edinburgh Fringe isn’t the only festival hosted in Edinburgh, however. Each year, the city hosts eight festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh International Science Festival and the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Edinburgh is also home to a wide collection of museums and art galleries. With four National Galleries, the National Museum of Scotland, the Writers’ Museum and the National War Museum, among many others, there’s plenty to see and do in this exciting city.The famous Edinburgh castle is not to be missed. It has been used as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress and is now an iconic part of Edinburgh’s history.  

Edinburgh has a range of opportunities and business opportunities open to graduates no matter what sector you’re looking to work in.

There are several international companies with offices in Edinburgh, such as JP Morgan. The city is also home to the Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters and Cairn Energy, one of Europe’s biggest oil and gas companies.