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Why Study in Edinburgh?

Students in the Meadows Edinburgh

Few areas in the world can rival what Edinburgh city region offers to students. We’re proud of our six diverse universities and six contrasting colleges – there’s so much variety that you get the best of all worlds.

Edinburgh’s city centre is beautiful, buzzing, compact and safe – the perfect place for a fantastic student life. Year-round sporting and cultural activity includes comedy, theatre, literature, film, dance, music, rugby internationals, football, ice hockey, tennis and much more – including Edinburgh's world-famous festivals. Numerous bars, pubs, clubs and cafes provide a never-ending choice of places to meet friends.

Edinburgh came second place in MSN’s top 10 UK University towns 2008. The results are based on the towns and cities that offer students and visitors the whole package: great sights, sounds and activities, good value and all-round atmosphere.

This cosmopolitan city is surrounded by a dramatic landscape of mountains, valleys and lochs, edged by a stunning coastline.

The huge choice of student accommodation ranges from elegant period flats in lively areas to modern halls of residence.

Edinburgh has won an impressive 12 Best City awards in recent years, including the UK's Favourite City in The Guardian/Observer Travel Awards.

More than anything, it’s our reputation for the highest standards of education that proves to be the strongest attraction for students. The area is a global influencer in education and research and development. Strong links between academia and business ensure a real vocational advantage when you complete your studies in Edinburgh; the area is also a world-leader in business, arts, science and technology.

 

reading in the gardens

 

The idiosyncratic antiquities and historical treasures of the Old Town complement the orderly refinement of the New. The view from Princes Street is awe-inspiring. Old Edinburgh and The Castle rise up magnificently, looming over the New with magisterial dignity. It has ever been thus. Edinburgh: a city of contrasts.

Ewan McNaught, 2004

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