Scotland welcomes the world
Welcoming new and returning students for the 2017 academic year.
A world of opportunity
New funding is now available for any member of University staff to teach or train in Europe and beyond.
Apply for staff mobility
Our work in the world
Meeting the biggest challenges of the day
Teach or train in Edinburgh
Staff from universities around the world can spend a funded week teaching or training at the University of Edinburgh.
Ask us a question
If you have questions about applying to Edinburgh, we're happy to help.
Our services
Assisting applicants, staff and partners.
Welcoming you to Edinburgh
New student orientation events.
Striving for excellence: supporting our international staff community
When striving to achieve your career ambitions, especially in an international setting, having support to navigate the challenges of immigration rules and regulations is incredibly valuable. In this feature, we welcome Sarah Hoey, International Staff Adviser, to Edinburgh Global, and look at her role as well as her hopes for the service.
Achieving political settlements in fragile and conflict-affected states
One of the largest research projects of the Global Justice Academy is the Political Settlements Research Programme (PSRP), which examines how to achieve inclusive and open political settlements in fragile and conflict-affected states.
One thing I love about Edinburgh is the mix of old and new waiting at every corner. That day, I climbed the Scott Monument for a stunning view of Old Town - only to realise I was sharing the skies with the riders of the Star Flyer!
Sandra Angers-Blondin
Unexpected sunset at Grassmarket
Brian Chong
'The Daily Stroll' 'The regular route to and fro, Cars and people seem to go; Automobiles on roads impose, Strangers in scarves you may not know. The lights dim and We keep walking.'
Christopher Rubey
A band of anti-social delinquents approach Arthur’s Seat on an unrealistically pleasant Scottish day
Dhinesh Kumar Sampath Kumar
The Field of Light exhibition in St Andrew Square – a magical view.
Andrei Dumitriu
We will never forget the evening when people from all over the world gathered on top of Calton Hill to enjoy the fireworks event that mark the end of Edinburgh Festival.
Guo Yimei
New College
Weijia Tian
Clouds over the Castle. Whilst on a walk in Edinburgh shortly after I arrived, I stumbled upon this unexpected view of the castle, which has now become one of my favourite spots in Edinburgh.
Anna Karina Hugger Toft
Night in Edinburgh
Yan Zhu
Access for refugees
To improve access and information for refugee students and scholars, the University of Edinburgh is launching a Refugee Advisory Service.
Connect with the Regional Teams
Linking Edinburgh to the world.
Meet us in your country
Applicant support and information session on Edinburgh.
Coimbra Conference 2017
We hosted the Coimbra Conference on 7 - 9 June 2017 - find out more about the Coimbra Group.
