We offer help, advice and application support to all international applicants. Get support for your application We run information sessions for international applicants, offer holders and pre-departure briefings for those about to start their studies at Edinburgh. Our information sessions are offered online, and you will be sent an invite to attend. We also visit a range of countries to give in-person presentations to applicants. Meet our staff at international events Get application advice in your country or region We work with a network of agents that can guide you through the application process and advise on immigration matters. Our international agents The British Council also provides advice to applicants and can help you plan your studies. The British Council's website International qualifications we accept We accept a wide range of international qualifications to meet our entry requirements for postgraduate degree programmes. Entry requirements for international students English language requirements for international students Immigration support service You can get advice from our Student Immigration Service. Their experienced Immigration Advisers are available to assist with visa help, from the initial stage of applying to study in the UK through to graduation. Our Immigration Advisers can also advise you on bringing your family to Edinburgh or working during or after your studies. When you can bring your family Graduate visa option after you have completed your degree programme Scholarships We offer a limited number of scholarships and funding opportunities to international students. Scholarships and funding for international postgraduate students Information and support for students new to Edinburgh Once your status is ‘Unconditional Firm’ (UF) you can check our new students website for essential tasks before you join us. This also includes opening a UK bank account and registering with a doctor. New students website When you are studying at Edinburgh you will have exactly the same access to support as UK students. Academic support we offer English language support EUSA Advice Place The EUSA Advice Place provides support on a range of issues including: student fundingdiscretionary and emergency fundsmoney managementcouncil tax and benefitsconsumer and employment related matters The Advice Place provides confidential advice on all aspects of student life. It is independent of the University. EUSA Advice Place International clubs and societies at Edinburgh You will find more than 350 societies for a wide range of interests at the University. Our students' association, EUSA, runs many international and multicultural societies, which can offer support as you settle into a new environment. They can also help you to connect with students from your home country or region. International student societies Information about our student societies and a full list of groups Social media You can follow the Edinburgh Global Instagram channel for student welcomes, global community stories and international opportunities. Instagram: University of Edinburgh - Global This article was published on 2025-10-07
