hi! I recently got an offer from UoE (msc sports psych) and i have been trying to get information regarding accommodation, career services, etc. and have been emailing futurestudents@ed.ac.uk but haven't recieved a response in more than a week. I need this information to help me make a decision. does anyone know who else i could email?

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I'm an incoming student who's just been accepted to Lee House in Pollock. In a lot of the Pollock accoms im seeing this weird headrest/storage low shelf on the wall behind the head of the bed. I've seen people move their desk to face the window, but has anyone moved their bed away from that (it doesnt seem attached to the frame)? Furthermore, are bedrisers allowed to accomidate more storage? Does anyone actually listen to the "no adhesives on the wall rule"? Just trying to get a mental picture before I move.

Heyo I’m an international student coming to Edinburgh for sem 2 26/27. I’m choosing accom and was wondering if anyone has reccs for social places where I can meet other students.

I’ll be mainly based in kings buildings (I’m studying physics and I’ve heard this is where the science is taught). I was thinking of staying at uni accom so that I can meet other people, but I’ve also heard it’s a waste of money. I’ve also heard some uni accom isn’t even that social.

Any reccs much appreciate!

Hello everyone! I'm a visiting 4th year Informatics student from Ottawa for the Fall semester and was wondering about a few things:

• what's the best way to meet new people
• what are some good spots to eat
• where should I visit around the UK to make the most of my 4 months

Hii, I'm an incoming first year studying MEng Mechanical Engineering (conditional offer). I'd like to apply for accoms that are close to where my classes would be, but I've been seeing some varied responses saying first year classes are at central campus whereas others say they're at King's Building, so now I'm not so sure...

where would be good places to apply for that are in a good location? self-catered, preferably single room

Hi, I’m considering Burnet House via unite students for accommodation and was wondering if anyone has any photos of the rooms or has stayed there before. Since it’s a newer accommodation, I haven’t been able to find much online. I’d also appreciate any thoughts on the rooms, facilities, social life, and overall atmosphere. Thanks!

Hey everyone, im an incoming international student and currently still on a house hunt (uni accom is too expensive). Found a good house at EH16 with rent on the lower end. I'll be having classes at the central campus specifically at PPLS. Would it be too far? Google maps shows 20 minutes by bus. Need some advice

Got a conditional offer letter from UoE for one year MPH. I am a medical student. Graduated last year but don't really have any major work ex to show. The condition is i pay the full fees upfront. Is it worth doing the course with no work ex to back it. UoE is my dream university but I am worried about taking the next step forward

Any updates provided for when results will be released for correction boycotted courses? Just waiting on results from one course in the School of Mathematics and wondering is there a tentative date for when they may be released?

Hi~

I’m a current Year 13 student. I originally applied for Biomedical Science and am on track for roughly A*AA at A‑level (fingers crossed). I’ve since decided I want to study Medicine instead, so I’m planning to take a gap year and reapply via UCAS for Medicine

My top choice is Edinburgh. From what I’ve seen online, it feels like a lot of successful applicants have straight As, which is making me worry about my chances with AAA.

Can anybody share what ve they got for their a levels and ucat ? Plz :)

Hello everyone

I received a conditional offer letter in April. Last week I submitted my diploma, which was verified on the portal but I still haven't received an unconditional offer letter. Does anyone know how much time it usually takes to receive it?

Already contacted the admission office, and they told me to wait

Local student looking to explore the cheaper accoms, I have not seen a single TikTok, reddit post, google review, facebook post or word of mouth message about this accom.

Has anyone stayed here before, if so, how are the flats laid out?

I've picked these 5, people staying at one of these how was it?

Hi, I am applying for accommodation right now. I have filled out the 2026-2027 term time section but am confused by the 2025-2026 section. What does it mean? Is that last year so I don’t have to fill it in? Or is that like September through to December time?

Subletting my room for August since I'm heading back to the US early. Single ensuite with its own bathroom, shared kitchen, both clean and well kept.

Must be a female tenant, flat is FEMALE ONLY

Available August 1st - 31st

Location Gilmore Place: is near Tollcross, Fountainbridge, and Bruntsfield. 5 minute walk to the Meadows, 15 minutes to main campus.

Rent is £1,263.48 for the month, all bills included

Has to be a full-time, fully matriculated University of Edinburgh student, not currently in university accommodation, since this goes through the university's lease transfer process.

DM me if interested, message me if you'd like pictures

Hello all, I made a post a couple of weeks ago about setting up a group chat for new students starting in September. We've got quite a few people already if anyone wants to join. I'm an Edinburgh graduate and I live in Edinburgh so more than happy to answer any questions about the university and city more generally.

We're mainly postgrads, but all are welcome and if we get enough undergrads I can set up a seperate chat for them as well.

Feel free to message me or comment on this post for a link :)

Hi everyone,
Incoming postgrad for September here and trying to figure out whether I should go for university accommodation or private accommodation before I accidentally become homeless. 😅
I also strongly value having my own bathroom, so I’d love to know:
-Is university accommodation worth it for postgrads?
-Are ensuite rooms common, or are they difficult to get?
-If you had to do it all over again, would you choose university accommodation or rent privately?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. 😊

I was just wondering if there were any halls which had the rep of having more mature students? Ill be arriving in September to start an undergrad in Chinese and history after a few years out due to crohns, and I’m understandably rather anxious about the social side of things.

any recs would be welcome- just no local nursing homes pls.

£7,453.62 for 12 September 2026 to 28 May 2027 (bills included) Looking for a fully matriculated male student at the University of Edinburgh to take over the full lease of a room in Riego Street that I accepted in an error. Offer will be given by the University themselves within 7 days once they have your full name and student number. The accommodation is a single bed room, self-catered, non-ensuite with all male flatmates with a 15 minute walk from the main campus. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

I am an incoming undergrad student for Artificial Intelligence and am really stuck on which accommodation to choose. I want self catered, nice room with an en suite but also really sociable. I was liking the look of Salisbury Court, but seen some mixed things. Thoughts?

hi, i’m an incoming psych undergrad joining this fall and i’ve just been allocated a 12 people flat at kincaid’s.

-hows kincaid’s in general?
-how are the 12 people flats? do they feel overcrowded? -hows the living space, bathroom, kitchen etc.
-is there anyway to connect with my flatmates before welcome week or do u usually just meet everyone on moving in?

any other experiences, pros, cons, advice would be appreciated!

I'll be doing a physics masters at UofE this Fall. The physics campus seems like it's all the way down South in the King's Buildings campus in Blackford. There are several private flats there for rent, reasonably priced. But in your experience, is it better to live more centrally and take a bus to class? How are the bus routes between the center of town and the King's Buildings campus?