Despite later expansion, Edinburgh, with a population of approximately 440,000 people, remains a compact city with the advantages of a nation's capital in terms of libraries, museums, galleries, theaters, concert halls, shopping, communications, and other facilities. Situated on the south side of the River Forth, Edinburgh offers easy access to the surrounding countryside. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, offers excellence in teaching and research over a wide range of disciplines. The university's setting in the capital ensures that its considerable academic, cultural, and recreational resources are complemented by those of the city. At the University of Edinburgh, courses are available in more than 50 disciplines including archaeology, architecture, biological sciences, classics, computer science, ecology, economics, engineering, international relations, linguistics, mathematics, nursing, physics, psychology, and religious studies.
Students reside in university halls of residence, student houses, or in university flats.
University halls of residence provide students with traditional dormitory living, generally in single study-bedrooms. Please refer to the application checklist for application information.