Student experience

What is it really like to study here? Our students share their experiences on our blog and social media.

Find out what you can expect from student life in Edinburgh and discover why Edinburgh is one of the world's most desirable places to live and study.

School blog

No one knows what it is really like to be a student at the University of Edinburgh than the students themselves. 

Read our blog to find out more about:

  • Field trips
  • School events
  • Getting involved in societies at university
  • Student life in Edinburgh
  • Study advice and tips 

and much more!

Read our blog

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Student life on social media

Our students also share their student experience on our social media. You can find out what our students get up to from late nights in the library to their favourite walks around the city!

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Alumni profiles

Want to know what our students get up to after graduation?

Our alumni share their experiences since graduation on our website.

Undergraduate alumni profiles

Postgraduate alumni profiles

graduates

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