Learn about the student experience including accommodation, careers, sport, student life, study abroad, and wellbeing. We also provide information about disability and learning support, fees and funding, and widening participation. Book talks in advanceWe list all talks in the registration form, and booking a talk in advance will reserve a place for the prospective student associated with the booking. We allocate remaining spaces on a first come, first served basis on the day.If there is limited space, we will prioritise prospective students over accompanying guests; we appreciate your co-operation with this.Information desks do not require an advance booking, and are open to all registered visitors, including accompanying guests.'Drop-in' tours and viewing facilities like our accommodation, libraries and gym do not need to be booked. Student experience and services Choosing where to study is about more than just the academic experience. These activities will provide you with an idea of life at Edinburgh ouside of the classroom. Accommodation Find out about our student accommodation options and accommodation guarantee from the information desks and talks throughout the day.Information desks10am to 4pm in McEwan Hall (Central campus)10am to 4pm in the Nucleus Building (King's Buildings campus)TalksCentral campus talks in Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre:09:30am to 10am11:45am to 12:15pm1:15pm to 1:45pm3:30pm to 4pmKing's Buildings campus talks in the Nucleus Building, Oak Lecture Theatre:10:15am to 10:45am12:30pm to 1pm2:45pm to 3:15pmView accommodation at Pollock Halls9am to 5pm (drop-in any time)Selected rooms are open for viewing at Pollock Halls of Residence:Catered en-suite: Chancellor’s CourtCatered en-suite: Holland HouseCatered shared facilities: Baird HouseSelf-catered shared facilities: Fraser CourtPlease note that only a few example rooms will be available to view. Careers Service Information desks10am to 4pm in McEwan Hall (Central campus)10am to 4pm in the Nucleus Building (King's Buildings campus) Disability and Learning Support Service Information desk10am to 4pmMcEwan Hall (Central campus)Talks12:30pm to 1pm at the Central campus in Meadows Lecture Theatre, Teviot Place2:45pm to 3:15pm at the King's Buildings campus in Nucleus Building, Elm Lecture Theatre Edinburgh University Students’ Association (Student life) Information desks10am to 4pm in McEwan Hall (Central campus)10am to 4pm in the Nucleus Building (King's Buildings campus)TalksCentral campus talks in Reid Concert Hall:10:15am to 10:45am12:30pm to 1pm2:45pm to 3:15pmKing's Buildings campus talks in the Ashworth Building Lecture Theatre:11am to 11:30am1:15pm to 1:45pmExplore our student union buildingsPotterrow (Central campus)Teviot Row House (Central campus) Fees and funding Information desks10am to 4pmMcEwan Hall (Central campus)Staff at our Fees and Student Support and Scholarships and Student Funding information desks can provide information about:funding opportunitiestuition feesscholarshipsbursariesfinancial assistanceThe Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) information desk can provide information about the financial support they provide to students from Scotland. Libraries Information desks and open to explore10am to 4pm in the Main Library (Central campus)10am to 4pm in the Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library (King's Buildings campus) Sport at Edinburgh Information desks10am to 4pm in McEwan Hall (Central campus)10am to 4pm in the Nucleus Building (King's Buildings campus)Talks11am to 11:30am1:15pm to 1:45pm3:30pm to 4pmReid Concert Hall (Central campus)Drop-in toursBetween 10am to 4pm, departing every 15 minutes.Pleasance Sport Complex & Gym Student Wellbeing Service Information desk10am to 4pmMcEwan Hall (Central campus) Study and Work Away (International opportunities) Information desk10am to 4pmMcEwan Hall (Central campus)Talks11:45am to 12:15pm3:30pm to 4pmAppleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 5 (Central campus) Self-guided campus tours We offer self-guided audio campus tours, which allow you to explore our campuses at a pace and time that suits you. The app is free to download and is compatible with most iOS and Android devices. All you need is a smartphone or tablet.Self-guided campus tours Widening access We offer bespoke Open Day activities which are designed to support applicants from Widening Participation backgrounds.You can also visit our admissions information desks at the Open Day for information about our widening access offers and entry requirements.Find out more on our Access Edinburgh webpages Adult returners and mature students Talk9:30am to 10:20am40 George Square Lower, Room LG.09 (Central campus)This covers entry qualifications, academic life and getting ready to apply.Drop in10:30am to 11:30am40 George Square Lower, Room LG.08 (Central campus)An opportunity for 1:1 guidance with our staff. You do not need to book for this session. Care-experienced students, estranged students and student carers Talk2pm to 2:50pm40 George Square Lower, Room LG.09 (Central campus)This covers key topics to support your transition into Higher Education and what is on offer if you choose to study with us.Drop in3pm to 4pm40 George Square Lower, Room LG.08 (Central campus)Meet staff from the Edinburgh Cares team and find out about the support on offer to you if you are care-experienced, estranged, or a student carer. You do not need to book for this session. Students with refugee or asylum status in the UK Talk11:45am to 12:35pm40 George Square Lower, Room LG.09 (Central campus)This covers information on scholarships, admissions and academic life.Drop in12:45pm to 1:45pm40 George Square Lower, Room LG.08 (Central campus)An opportunity for 1:1 guidance with our staff. You do not need to book for this session. Adding activities to an existing booking You can view, add or remove activities in an existing Open Day booking at any time, using the ticket link and instructions in your confirmation email. This article was published on 2026-05-04
