This mobile application is run by the Student Recruitment and Admissions Directors Office at the University of Edinburgh. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this application. For example, that means you should be able to:
Experience no time limits when using the app
Change colours on the application using mobile customisation options
Increase some font sizes using mobile customisation options
We’ve also made the application’s text as simple as possible to understand. However, some of our content is technical, and we use technical terms where there is no easier wording we could use without changing what the text means.
Customising the website
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. This is an external site with suggestions to make your computer more accessible:
British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via Contact Scotland BSL, the online BSL interpreting service.
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this application
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this application. If you find any problems not listed on this page, or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact:
British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via Contact Scotland BSL, the online BSL interpreting service.
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) directly:
Contacting us by phone using British Sign Language
Contact Scotland BSL runs a service for British Sign Language users and all of Scotland’s public bodies using video relay. This enables sign language users to contact public bodies and vice versa. The service operates from 8am to 12am, 7 days a week.
Technical information about this application's accessibility
The University of Edinburgh is committed to making its websites and applications accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This application is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
We aim to improve our application's accessibility on a regular and continuous basis. See the section below ('What we're doing to improve accessibility') on how we are improving our app accessibility.
We are working towards solving these problems and expect significant improvements by April 2027. Most of the errors are outwith our control as the application is run by a third party.
Disproportionate burden
We are not currently claiming that any accessibility problems would be a disproportionate burden to fix.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
At this time, we believe no content is outwith the scope of the accessibility regulations.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We will continue to address the accessibility issues highlighted, working alongside the software suppliers for Unibuddy to deliver a solution or suitable workaround. Unless specified otherwise, a complete solution or significant improvement will be in place for those items within our control by April 2027. However, most of the issues are not within our control but sit with Unibuddy. We are in contact with Unibuddy to discuss how best to resolve these issues as soon as possible.
While we are in the process of resolving these accessibility issues, we will ensure reasonable adjustments are in place to make sure no user is disadvantaged. As changes are made, we will continue to review accessibility and retest the accessibility of this application.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 23 July 2024. It was last reviewed on 8 April 2026.
The application was last tested in April 2026. The testing was carried out by the Disability Information Team at the University of Edinburgh using manual methods. The app was tested on mobile, primarily using iOS (iPhone 14) and Android (Samsung Galaxy A16 5G).
We manually tested the following:
Spell check functionality
Options to customise the interface (magnification, font, background colour, and so on)
Data validation
Warning of links opening in new tab or window
Information conveyed in colour or sound only
Flashing, moving or scrolling text
Text alternatives for any non-text content
Time limits
Compatibility with mobile accessibility functionality (Android and iOS)
Compatibility with mobile screen readers (TalkBack and VoiceOver)
Any dragging functionality and alternatives
Help functionality being located in the same place on each page
Colour contrasts
The ability to view the application in landscape and portrait mode
