Studying in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital and a stunning, historic student city, combining a top-ranked research university with a compact, walkable centre, a strong tech and finance sector, and the famous Fringe festival each summer.

Universities and major institutes

• University of Edinburgh
• Heriot-Watt University
• Edinburgh Napier University
• Queen Margaret University

Cost of living

Edinburgh is cheaper than London but among the pricier UK cities outside the capital, partly due to festival-driven demand. Expect £550–£850 per month for a room in a shared flat.

Neighbourhoods for students

• Marchmont / Bruntsfield — leafy, popular tenement flats near the university.
• Newington / Southside — central, close to the main campus.
• Leith — waterfront, increasingly trendy and a little cheaper.
• Old Town — historic and central, but in high demand during festival season.

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