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study.ed.ac.uk is the University of Edinburgh's official study information portal. It is the site to use if you are considering or preparing for study at Edinburgh and want one place to explore programme types, search for degrees, and find admissions and applicant support information. It covers on-campus and online study at undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research levels, plus English language courses, an international foundation programme, study abroad and exchange options, summer school, and short courses.
What you can do on the site
The homepage is built around a degree finder and a set of study-level and audience entry points. From there you can:
- Search the degree finder by study level — undergraduate, postgraduate taught, or postgraduate research — and by search term.
- Browse study types rather than specific programmes, if you are still deciding what kind of study fits you.
- Find applicant and admissions information, including admissions policies, procedures, terms and conditions.
- Get audience-specific advice, such as guidance for mature applicants, online learners, teachers and careers staff, and parents or supporters of undergraduate applicants.
- Access information for new and current students, so the site also serves people who have already applied or enrolled.
Study options covered
| Option | Who it is aimed at |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Students joining Edinburgh for a first degree |
| Postgraduate taught | Taught master's and similar programmes, on campus or online |
| Postgraduate research | Research degrees, working at the highest academic level |
| Postgraduate online learning | Online study at your own pace toward an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification |
| English language education | General and specialist English courses to prepare for a degree in the UK |
| International Foundation Programme | A full-time, one-year programme for international students not eligible for direct degree entry |
| Study abroad in Edinburgh | A year or semester in Edinburgh through study abroad, international exchange, or European exchange programmes |
| Summer School | Short summer study in Edinburgh |
| Short courses | Hundreds of courses across subjects, online or on campus, for lifelong learning |
| Flexible study | For-credit and not-for-credit options designed to fit around existing commitments |
Who the site is for
The portal is aimed at prospective students first, but it also serves current students and the people around them. If you are an international student, there is dedicated information on applications, visas, and immigration requirements. If you are returning to study after a break, there is advice for mature applicants. If you support applicants — as a teacher, careers adviser, or parent — there is material for you too.
How to use it
- Start with the degree finder if you already know your study level and subject area.
- If you are undecided, browse by study type (for example, online learning or short courses) to see what format suits your circumstances.
- Check the admissions policies and procedures page before applying, so you understand the terms and conditions attached to an application.
- Use the audience pages — international students, mature applicants, new students — to pick up the support information relevant to your situation.
The site was published on 11 November 2024 and functions as a central hub rather than a single programme page, so expect to move between the degree finder and the support sections as you narrow down your options.