Useful information and links for those considering the University of Edinburgh New students There is lots of information for students who are preparing to begin their time at the University on our new students pages. This includes information on accommodation, student life, welcome week and much more. You can also find getting started guides and check lists to help you prepare. New students pages Our new students Facebook group is another place to go find out more about the University, ask questions and meet other new students, allowing you to feel part of the University before you start your student life here! We welcome everyone's participation and are happy to guide you through everything you need to know before you start. New students Facebook group Your degree If you want to see more detail on courses and options within your degree you can download the PDF file and follow the instructions to find the relevant pages. Document Your degree: instructions (240.69 KB / PDF) What happens next? 1. Offer holder days Opportunities to visit your school at the University of Edinburgh. Offer holder days 2. Respond to your offers through UCAS The deadline to respond will depend on when you receive the last decision from institutions you have applied to. Last decision received on or before Your deadline to respond 31 March 2020 19 May 2020 6 May 2020 4 June 2020 4 June 2020 18 June 2020 13 July 2020 20 July 2020 3. Apply for student finance For most students from the UK and EU there is some government funding available. The source of this funding will depend on where a student is domiciled. If you are unsure which funding you can apply for you should check the fee status in your offer from us. Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) Student Finance England Student Finance Northern Ireland Student Finance Wales 4. Accommodation applications Whether we are your firm or insurance choice you can apply for accommodation with us. Applying for accommodation 5. Results day International Baccalaureate Scottish Highers A Levels and Pre U 6 July 2020 4 August 2020 13 August 2020 6. Welcome Week Welcome week is the week before your studies start and, at the University of Edinburgh, it begins on Saturday 12 September. Scholarships and bursaries Further funding may be available to students in the form of scholarships and bursaries. You can find out what you are eligible for and whether you need to apply using our scholarship search tool. Access Edinburgh Scholarship For students domiciled in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland based on financial need. Access Edinburgh Scholarships Other scholarships and bursaries There may be other funding available from the University or other organisations as a scholarship or bursary. You can find out what you might be eligible for using our scholarship search tool. Scholarship search This article was published on 2024-07-22
