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Edinburgh University
Edinburgh University is the largest university in Scotland and one of the UK’s most prestigious learning institutions. There are numerous buildings at Edinburgh University covering all subjects and a population of 23,000 students from a diverse collection of backgrounds from around the world.
The University of Edinburgh has numerous colleges and has been recognised for its excellence in research, especially in English Literature, German, Islamic Studies, and Philosophy.
There are 10 Schools of faculty at Edinburgh University:
• Arts, Culture and Environment
• Divinity
• Health in Social Science
• History and Classics
• Law
• Literatures, Languages and Cultures
• Management School and Economics
• The Moray House School of Education
• Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
• Social and Political Studies
Hundreds of degree-standard courses are on offer at Edinburgh University, with full time courses, part time courses, short courses, evening classes, and summer courses all available. In addition, more than 160 postgraduate courses are taught at Edinburgh University making it one of the highest rated UK research universities.
Edinburgh University Campus Life
There are five campuses to Edinburgh University, which are spread around Edinburgh and include:Central/George Square: containing most of Edinburgh University’s schools and located close to the centre of Edinburgh near the busting Royal Mile area; the Veterinary School is based here.
New College: this fantastic building contains the School of Divinity and is located below the magnificent Edinburgh Castle.
Holyrood: situated in an affable part of town, both near the Royal Mile and the new Scottish Parliament, Holyrood features the excellent Moray House School of Education.
The King’s Buildings: a large proportion of students study at the King’s Buildings, which is located south of the Royal Mile and features the College of Science and Engineering and superb sporting facilities.
Little France: located the farthest from the centre of Edinburgh, the Little France campus lies on a new site and mainly features Medical teaching and research.
Accommodation at Edinburgh University is in quality halls and flats, as well as nearby self-catering flats, and is some of the best in the UK, while sporting facilities and services are also of the highest quality. In addition, the university library is ancient and immense and is spread across 21 sites.
Edinburgh University also boasts excellent disabled facilities and a quality Students' Union, while numerous shops, cafes, restaurants and bars are spread throughout the five campuses.
The city of Edinburgh
Scotland's capital city is one of the greatest in Europe; a medieval and romantic city with a rich history and a striking castle as its centerpiece. Edinburgh is loaded with striking architecture and many brilliant museums and galleries, while The Royal Mile offers endless shopping options and the entertainment precinct north of Princes Street features numerous cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs.
Student Loans
Edinburgh University is allowed to charge UK non-Scots between £1,700 and £1,900 per year. Scottish and EU students from outside the UK will have their fees paid for them by the SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland) but will have to pay the Graduate Endowment upon successful completion of their degree. Student loans are the best option for covering tuition fees and day to day living costs as interest rates are traditionally low and repayments don't start until graduated students are in work and are earning over £15,000.