The University of Edinburgh

Stayed in University student dormitiry room while attending the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (available on Booking.com). Four nights in a single room (shared bathroom) with breakfast included ran about $125 USD per night. Beautiful campus, clean and comfortable room, plenty of hot water. Highly recommend for solo travelers. Great price for housing during Fringe when prices go sky high.

What started as a simple idea to take a look around the university buildings of Edinburgh turned into a private tour in and around several of them, led by Calum Porter, the charming janitor. While we were still admiring the buildings from the outside, Calum approached us and asked if we’d like to see a bit more. From there, one surprise followed another. We were guided through various rooms and buildings of the university — breathtaking spaces that even many locals don’t seem to know about. The highlight was undoubtedly the university’s graduation hall, though we’ll never forget the “shiny bum” at the Old College either. We can honestly say this tour was the highlight of our exploration of this beautiful city. Thanks again, Calum!

My daughter is an international student there, and she is having the best time of her life! The school is beautiful and has a rich history. My only complaint is the souvenir store. The service isn’t great at all, and they don’t have a variety of merchandise to buy!

Beautiful and Hogwarts-like… full of heritage, legacy and a historical architectural beauty.

The University of Edinburgh feels like learning wrapped in legend. Historic buildings, sharp minds, and a calm academic energy all come together beautifully. Walking through the campus, you sense centuries of ideas still whispering forward—serious about knowledge, yet quietly inspiring.

I recently visited the University of Edinburgh, and I was thoroughly impressed! The campus is beautifully spread throughout the city, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. The availability of useful tourist information guides made our visit even more enjoyable, and we appreciated the free Wi-Fi throughout the area. The architecture of the buildings is stunning, showcasing a rich history and vibrant atmosphere. We were fortunate to meet a friendly student who offered us an impromptu tour, which added a personal touch to our experience. Highly recommend visiting if you're in Edinburgh!

Got rejected from English Literature with no real explanation and didn’t even get to show an example of my written work. How are you supposed to show them your potential if they don’t even take a look at your ability to analyze literature? No essays or written work were requested during the application process. The personal statement doesn’t count give that it doesn’t allow you to shine when it comes to literary theory and analysis. I was switching over from majoring in music in the US to wanting to study English Literature so I get that it was a long shot, but given that I have a genuine passion for literature and writing, it’s a shame I didn’t get a chance to prove myself.

My recent visit to the Arts University of Edinburgh was a truly enriching experience. The lush greenery that envelops the campus, coupled with the castle-like architecture, created a picturesque setting that exuded creativity and inspiration. Exploring the campus's nooks and crannies led me to discover an amazing cafe where I found a perfect spot to reflect and engage with the artistic ambiance. The blend of nature, history, and artistic energy at the university left me invigorated and eager to delve deeper into the world of creativity. I look forward to the possibility of returning to this unique environment , sending my students to study here and perhaps collaborating with the talented individuals who call the Arts University of Edinburgh their creative home.

My friend gave me a guided tour and all I can say about this University is I really wished I had gone here (and could afford it). It's so amazing, and pretty, and people are friendly, and they have all these cool events advertised (like a cheese party!!!). Teviot row house is also the oldest student union building in the world (My friend told me) and it looks great! they have a sports bar, library bar, and other various bars for different functions and settings.

Home to some of the ugliest buildings on earth (can I get a round of applause for Appleton Tower's sheer foulness please?) the University of Edinburgh was the place of my 'further education'. Superficially the Uni does well in the league tables (23rd in the world I think) but the real student experience is pretty patchy. The main library is probably the best example of this. Spanning over six floors this building houses millions of books and resources but for some reason there never seemed to be any of the ones I wanted! At the beginning of every year at least one of my courses was complaining that their books hadn't been put on short loan and that keen students had already checked out the course work for the year. There was also a constant issue of people hogging computers, leaving their books and coats on the table and then heading off to Bristo Square for a leisurely lunch. Annoying! Nonetheless I did enjoy my studies at Edinburgh a lot. The uni attracts some brilliant lecturers especially in the History and Politics departments (my degree). Dr Day, Dr Cogliano and Dr Bates were my favourite historians although I would have to say that the international relations and politics of human rights courses were very impressive. In recent years the University has come out quite badly in 'student satisfaction' surveys primarily because of the time it took to get coursework marked and returned. As I left I could see that there were real efforts being made to reverse these patterns but as far as most of us were concerned it was a bit too little too late. Despite this I would still say that Edinburgh is a great University and I miss it a lot!

Not as good as Glasgow Uni, but it's alright ;) It's an amazingly beautiful campus full of history and culture, yet it'll always be second to Glasgow ;). In all seriousness, I went to Glasgow uni, but was also admitted to Edinburgh. It's one of the more underrated parts of a really touristy city, so if you get the chance to go visit it, check it out. It's the 5th oldest uni in the English speaking world after, you guessed it, Glasgow.

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The past two years at Edinburgh University have probably been amongst the best of my life. The lifestyle is great - go to as many or as little classes as you like, do your work for the classes, go out and get messed up with your friends, do it all again the next day. The only downside is having to live on virtually small change. Edinburgh Uni itself has some pretty ugly buildings like Appleton Tower, but also some grand ones like McEwan Hall. The lecture theatres are all a good size with comfortable seating and decent sound equipment. The teaching is good, although the Uni has apparantly got a reputation for leaving students to work out a lot for themselves. This takes some adjusting to, however, it encourages you to be proactive and take charge of your own stuff. I'd recommend Edinburgh University to any prospective students looking for a good, well-rounded education.

Edinburgh University remains to be one of the hardest universities to get into in the country and as such will always be respected by employers as long as this fact remains true. The university has a wide range of courses from medicine, veterinary science, engineering to all the traditional arts degrees. A key issue of complaint about the university is that there seems to be a lack of support from university staff. Speaking with my friends in other universities such as Bristol and York, they both seem to talk about getting more support from the university- their tutors seem to have a much closer relationship with their pupils, which doesn't really seem to happen here. This can be a good thing, as it means you need to get some initiative and work things out for yourself, but it can be detrimental if you feel a bit clueless. The fact that it has a few ugly buildings, really doesn't make that big a deal, I mean who really chooses which university to go to according to how many eyesores the university creates. What's really important is that the university gives you a well rounded education, and I believe Edinburgh University does do this.

Edinburgh has one of the more traditional and older universities and this has both its benefits and drawbacks. The benefits are that you will get a degree from a respected university that is a name to be recognised for given good degrees. However, the drawbacks are that the university does not offer a great amount of support and it will be up to you to direct your own learning - they simply do not mind if you fail on your own faults. If you are self motivated and disciplined then this will work out for you and you'll have an impressive degree. However, if you think that you might struggle without support then I recommend one of the smaller universities. They may not have the same prestige, but their careful guidance should get you a better degree.

Ok, the buildings are horrible...well, David Hume and Appleton are, but lets not forget the beautiful Teviot and McEwan Hall! As well as Reid Hall, Drummond Street, High School Yards...I could go on. The University itself is great...but I suppose I have to say that because I study here! Even if I didn't though, I would be full of praise for the University. They are extremely professional and very modern with their technologies and operating systems. It's almost intimidating how up-to-date it is. My favourite part is George Square. It's a lovely area in the summer and is absolutely beautiful in winter. Edinburgh University does have a bit of a reputation for being full of 'yahs' .... which is true, but to be honest they stick together, so unless you're one of them they won't cross your path!

After being a student for the past four years, I have come to love the University of Edinburgh! It is a great institution but what makes it stand out is that it is located in one of the best cities in the world! George Square and Bristo Square are both full of magnificent buildings, but also share some architectural horrors! The main library is always buzzing with activity and has gained a new lease of life due to its renovation. Additionally, many of the buildings in George Square are getting refurbished which will improve the area and make it a more attractive place for students to study! With four student unions, students are spoiled for choice! Teviot has become my second home more or less and have enjoyed many, many good nights in there. And Potterrow provides one of the best student nights out in the form of the Big Cheese - dodgy pop tunes galore! Furthermore, the student body itself is made up of students from all over the world and I think that adds to the whole student experience. Teaching is generally at a high quality, which is what you always need at a world class university. The university has many great facilities, but what makes it such a great university is the city and the many thousands of students!

I love Edinburgh Uni. Yes, some of the buildings are 60's concrete mnonstrocities - but the very best ones (such as Teviot Row House and McEwan Hall) are prime examples of listed buildings and very pretty indeed. I've always found the whole 'student culture' at the uni to be one that is completly unique - the history, the academia and just generally the feeling of being in a great university all adds up to create an experience that I find hard to decribe. The departments are all well equiped, and at the cutting edge of recearch, so study wise, you cant get much more advanced or groundbreaking. Maybe the night life isnt as great as it could be, but I've never complained after rolling in from a night out. I'm a proud student of this university and I truely think it is one of the best in the country.

If you are visiting as a tourist, the campus is very disappointing. It's small and mostly consists of 1960s and 1970s brutalist architecture and is quite an eye sore. Historic buildings were under renovation. There is a self guided tour you can pull up from their website under the Visit tab. You can download the .pdf from there. We did most of it and it was not impressive.

We stayed in dorm rooms here some years ago: we got what we paid for at $35 a night. Breakfast included, but a longish trip to town. NEVER again.

I love my uni, but I have a serious issue. I recently fell and injured myself, and all I needed was an ice pack. Literally, just an ice pack or a few ice cubes to help my swollen face. I went to every single place i could think of: security, first aid, etc. and there was not a single helpful person. They all just commented on how bad I looked and did LITERALLY NOTHING. The kitchen would not give me ice, they don't even have ice served in the canteen. I'm foreign so maybe this country just doesn't commonly have ice or something but I had to walk to a local sainsbury's and fucking buy a giant pack of ice. After that I literally couldn't find a single freezer to store this ice in. I guess the country is so fucking cold that nobody needs ice but if you can give me water here WHY CAN I NOT JUST HAVE THE FROZEN VERSION im done

What a complete load of toss. Once you have accepted your offer and the doors close, you cease being important as you are just a number. Think of your time at Edinburgh University like a prison sentence, in four years you will be out with a degree. Edinburgh University reduces teaching to its most basic definition ever. I have not spoken a single word to most of my lecturers because that is how it is at Edinburgh. The library never has the books you need. The work-load is crippling. The tutorial system does not work. There is no time to join a society and you will only make friends if you stay in the halls of residence. There are so many lovely but very lonely people at this university because there is nothing that connects one another in academic life. So if you want no human contact but a degree from a university that lets in students with lower qualifications who happen to be able to pay the fees, then this joint is for you.