Student Experience

Summer time is the best time to visit Edinburgh. With a planned social programme and plenty of free time to do your own thing, we’ll make sure you have a summer to remember!

  • City of Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh Grassmarket
  • Victoria Street, Edinburgh
  • Group of summer school students enjoying afternoon tea at the Scotsman
  • Students sitting outside in the Holyrood Campus quad
  • Students laughing at afternoon tea
  • Students walking up the Royal Mile to go for afternoon tea at the Scotsman Hotel
  • Three male students at Stirling castle, taking photos beside a cannon

The University of Edinburgh is proud to be one of the world's top universities. We are currently placed 27th in the most recent QS World Rankings and are the #1 choice in the UK for students from the USA and Canada.

The pre-university programme will give you the chance to discover what it is like to study at the University of Edinburgh and find out more about our undergraduate degree programmes and application process.


The pre-university courses are based at the University of Edinburgh’s Holyrood campus. This campus sits just off the Royal Mile, the famous street which connects Holyrood Palace to Edinburgh Caste. The campus houses a library, cafe and several study spaces and is surrounded by a number of eateries and grocery stores where you can buy lunch. It is also just around the corner from the Pleasance Sports Complex and Gym which you will have the opportunity to visit as part of the programme.

The Holyrood campus is approximately 20 minutes from the accommodation. You will be expected to walk to and from campus each day, so make sure to pack a rain coat and umbrella!


At the University of Edinburgh Summer School, you'll be based in the heart of the city and will have the chance to spend time exploring the historic and vibrant capital of Scotland.

Edinburgh is easy to get around, on foot or by using our great network of buses, trams or trains. Although our city is compact, it's also bustling with so much to offer any visitor. With a large collection of historic buildings and green spaces, it’s easy to see why parts of the city have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are also a huge number of museums, art galleries and theatres to feed the culture vulture in you while you are here!

In short, there is so much to keep you entertained in Edinburgh once you've finished your studies for the day; whether shopping or eating out are your bag, or you're looking for something sporty to do in your free time - it's all here! We encourage students to embrace the city and its culture and take part in the variety of social activities available.

Here's a good guide to all you need to know to plan and enjoy a visit to Edinburgh

 


During the Summer School, you will have the opportunity to explore Edinburgh and some of the surrounding areas through organised social activities. These activities will bring students together from different courses to connect, socialise and build a sense of community. They will also give you an insight into the rich culture, traditions and history which make Edinburgh a truly unique study destination.

 

Examples of previous activities include:

• Ceilidh

• Ghost Tour

• Tenpin Bowling

• Afternoon Tea

• National Museum of Scotland

• Day trip to Stirling Castle and St Andrews


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