Reading time: 3 minutesBy Narayani, from India – studied LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice and graduated in 2024 Prepare by getting curious If you’re preparing to come to Edinburgh, one thing you can do is be very aware of who is teaching your courses. Just look into the professors: what they work on, what they’ve done previously, […]

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Omkar, from India, studying Advanced Chemical Engineering (MSc) Packing for university as an international student can feel overwhelming. It’s a constant battle between being practical and wanting to take everything you’re familiar with. I remember repacking my suitcases over and over again the week before flying out. Everyone in the family had a go […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Amy, If you’re worried about making friends or settling into life at the University of Edinburgh, my biggest piece of advice is to join a student society! As a new student, I spent my Welcome Week and beyond getting stuck into societies that interested me, and four years later, I can confidently say that […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Rowetta, from Edinburgh, studying International Business Edinburgh is a vibrant city full of history and with so much to do throughout the year. Regardless of rainy (usually) or sunny weather, the time of year, early mornings or late nights, you won’t feel stuck on how to fill up your time. Being from Edinburgh, I […]

Reading time: 4 minutesBy Efa, from Wales, studying MSc Literature and Modernity  Accommodation  Edinburgh is a very studenty city, especially around campus. There’s a lot of students everywhere. I think probably the two biggest areas to live in as a student, when you’re in a private rented flat, would be Marchmont and Newington. Both of those are really […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Maria, from Kenya, studying MSc Africa and International Development My name is Maria and I’m currently a student at the University of Edinburgh. I’m originally from Kenya and I’m pursuing a masters degree in Africa and International Development. My undergrad was in business but career-wise, I moved to the development sector, so I worked […]

Reading time: 2 minutesBy Annabel, from France, studying MSc American History Hey, my name’s Annabel. I’m currently doing my master’s in American history.  It’s been a really good time so far in Edinburgh. I love it, and I can’t imagine not being here after August. Advice for people preparing to start I would say my best advice before […]

Reading time: 3 minutesBy Molly, from the USA, studied MSc Philosophy My name is Molly, I am from California in the United States. I graduated in November 2024 and am permanently living in Edinburgh while searching for full time work. Deciding to study a masters at Edinburgh My decision to study in the UK was heavily influenced by […]