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4.1/5(24 Reviews)The University of Edinburgh is in Edinburgh in UK. In total there is 1 campus under this uni . Home to a total of 12,096 international students, The University of Edinburgh offers various streams, such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Science, Medicine & Health Sciences, etc. A few of the specialisations offered at this university are Computer Science, Finance, General Medicine, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering. The male to female ratio at Edinburgh University is 1:1.5.
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Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
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University of Edinburgh accommodation
On-Campus Accommodation
AVAILABLE- The Residence Hall contains 469 single en-suite bedrooms and 7 twin rooms. Built around a new concept of community, it sits at the heart of the largest postgraduate student campus in Edinburgh and in
- The Residence Hall contains 469 single en-suite bedrooms and 7 twin rooms. Built around a new concept of community, it sits at the heart of the largest postgraduate student campus in Edinburgh and in close proximity to the city center. What makes it unique in the UK is the large communal kitchen providing space for over 400 residents at any time to cook, eat, meet and celebrate community over food, while enjoying individually allocated cupboard, fridge, and freezer spaces. The main common room on the ground floor can also be enjoyed by residents who choose to come together to study or celebrate, while the dedicated study room, TV room, and bookable dining room allow for even more flexibility. And there are 4 bookable music rooms equipped with a range of different instruments
- Some of the facilities provided are as follows:
- Shared kitchen facilities
- En-suite study bedrooms
- Coin-operated laundry
- Residence common room with pool tables, table tennis, and TV
- Cycle storage
- 4 music rooms
- TV room
- Study room
- Private dining room
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Bachelors
Accommodation Expense- PG Accommodation expenses:Pound 4948
- On-campus housing:accom.ed.ac.uk/our-accommodation/
It includes house rent and from Pentland House(PG)
Meal Expense- Living expense links:accom.ed.ac.uk/our-accommodation...
Off-Campus Accommodation
AVAILABLE- Off-campus housing:uniacco.com/uk/edinburgh
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Central Campus ratings & reviews
4.1/5
30 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 31% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Liberal
Internships3.3
Part time work3.9
Post study jobs3.9
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.7
Value for money3.9
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.8
Indian Food4.3
Permanent Immigration3.2
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Gauri Nair Sonia
MSc Global Mental Health and Society - Batch of 2024
Offered by The University of Edinburgh
4.0
Academically rewarding and personally transformative milestone.
Tips: The biggest thing you need to realize before coming to Edinburgh is that the academic style here is a massive shift from what you're probably used to. The uni expects you to be completely independent and steer your own learning, which is exciting but definitely a bit of a shock to the system at first. You're fully accountable for your own schedule. On the plus side, the campus vibe is incredibly welcoming, and you’re surrounded by people from all over the world, which makes the whole culture shock way easier to handle.
Financially, I managed to lock down the £5,000 India Merit Scholarship after they reviewed my grades, which was a massive help. Honestly, the student support systems here are a total lifesaver when you're feeling overwhelmed. But if I have to give one honest piece of advice to anyone thinking about applying: do your homework on the costs. You really need to sit down, weigh your options, and crunch the numbers on the ROI before committing to the move, because studying in the UK right now is a huge financial investment.
Likes (Part time work): I gave part-time work a 5 because honestly, Edinburgh is packed with jobs whether you want to work on campus or out in the city. The university itself is always hiring students for random gigs like being an RA in the halls, doing admin help, or working campus events. If you look off-campus, there's an endless supply of bar work, cafe shifts, and retail jobs up and down the Royal Mile and the rest of the city. The best part is that the university jobs are incredibly flexible with your timetable, so you don't have to ruin your grades just to make rent. You usually make anywhere from £12.60 to £15 an hour, which is decent cash. As long as you aren't blowing your money every weekend, that hourly rate is more than enough to cover your day-to-day living costs and keep you afloat here.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I gave the settlement options a 2 because honestly, trying to figure out a long-term path to stay in the UK right now is an absolute minefield. Don't get me wrong, studying up here at Edinburgh gives you a world-class education and the career prospects look great on paper, but actually moving from a student visa to permanent residency is a massive uphill battle. The whole process is completely gatekept by employer sponsorship, and with the government aggressively changing the Post-Study Work (PSW) rules and hiking up the salary thresholds for the 2026 intake, the goalposts keep moving. It’s just pure stress—especially if your industry is one of those fields where companies almost never sponsor visas. When you mix a highly competitive job market with constant immigration policy shifts—all while having a massive education loan hanging over your head that you need to pay back—the uncertainty is just exhausting.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1425
Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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Anonymous
MSc in Business Analytics - Batch of 2025
Offered by The University of Edinburgh
4.3
One of the most diverse and beautiful universities in all of UK. Exquisite Location and good ranking
Tips: The University of Edinburgh is very academic and research-focused. A lot of the practical part of the studies is self-learning. The university is very diverse and helps you create a huge international network. They have a dedicated India Merit Scholarship for students from India, where they grant you £5000 if you have a 9.0+ CGPA.
Likes (Part time work): Edinburgh has plenty of part-time jobs both on and off campus. The city is dominated by students, so there are a lot of retail jobs available. The university’s ambassador program is also an interesting way to make some extra money. UK allows students to work 20 hours a week during studies.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): The UK job market has been complicated lately with constant changes to the immigration rules. The market has been improving but at a slower than expected pace.
Getting a job on the graduate visa is not a problem but converting that into sponsorship gets difficult but not impossible.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1325
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 32000
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Anonymous
MSC Counselling Studies - Batch of 2023
Offered by The University of Edinburgh
4.0
Diverse and global.
Tips: The city is extremely safe and friendly. It’s a beautiful environment to be in. The university offers help if needed in various aspects and I had a nice time during my academic year. There was a cultural shift but if you find the right group of people, it becomes easier. The global exposure is massive.
Likes (Part time work): The university holds job fairs in the welcome week, where various organisations come in offering part time jobs that are easy and accessible. The pay is usually the minimum wage going on at the time or slightly higher depending on the organisation. The university itself has part time opportunities as well but I don’t know much about it.
Dislikes (Internships): We weren’t informed about any internship opportunities available. Within the university as well, options for internship work were limited. However, this is specific to the course I pursued and there could be other courses offering opportunities.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 800
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 23500
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Anushka Rai
MSC Finance and Investment - Batch of 2026
Offered by The University of Edinburgh
4.9
Great experience and best country to live in.
Tips: Need a good amount of savings and financial management to sustain. Need good conduct in English and understanding of accents. Education quality is really good, focused on skill development. Great exposure to the corporate world and access to public libraries.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 5100
Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 111425
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Anonymous
MSc in Business Analytics - Batch of 2026
Offered by The University of Edinburgh
4.6
Excellent campus life and academics.
Tips: The biggest transition was academic style, which is heavily focused on self-study and critical thinking. Culturally, the shift was smooth, though the weather, ie quite gloomy. I am very satisfied with the quality of education and the exposure I have received. It entirely depends on us and our goals.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 800
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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