Open Day programme

What this activity is

These talks provide an introduction to:

• all of our subject areas
• accommodation
• study abroad
• sport
• student life

Attend as many talks as you like to find out general information about areas that interest you.

Who can attend

If there is limited space, we will prioritise prospective students over accompanying guests; we appreciate your co-operation with this.

Book in advance

We 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. 

What this activity is

Information desks provide an opportunity to ask staff any questions you may have.

There will be plenty of staff available to give you information about:

• all of our subject areas
• admissions
• student finance
• study abroad
• careers
• student welfare
• sport
• student life

Who can attend

Information desks do not require an advance booking, and are open to all registered visitors, including accompanying guests.

What this activity is

Some subject areas are offering sample lectures to give you an insight into what studying might be like at Edinburgh. While the lectures are presented by academics from specific subject areas, they may be of interest to a wider audience.

Who can attend

If there is limited space, we will prioritise prospective students over accompanying guests; we appreciate your co-operation with this.

Book in advance

We list all taster lectures in the registration form, and booking 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. 

What this activity is

You can view some of the facilities you might use as a student here, including:

• our main libraries
• sports facilities
• a selection of accommodation at Pollock Halls

Some subjects also offer tours of their facilities.

Who can attend

Prospective students and their guests can view the libraries, sports facilities and accommodation. Where capacities are limited for subject facilities tours, we prioritise prospective students for spaces.

Book in advance for subject facilities tours

Most subject facilities tours require advance booking in the Open Day registration form. You can drop in anytime during the Open Day to the libraries, sport facilities and accommodation.

Self-guided tours

We also 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

Information desks and talks

Find out more about our student accommodation options and accommodation guarantee from the information desks as well as multiple talks throughout the day.

View accommodation at Pollock Halls

There will also be a selection of accommodation open to view at Pollock Halls, though only a few example rooms will be available to view.

Tailored admissions advice at information desks

Our admissions staff will be available at information desks to provide one-to-one, tailored advice on applying to the University. 

You should ask questions about applying and entry requirements here rather than at subject information desks.

Admissions talks versus information desks

Admissions talks provide general information about admission to a particular college, while the admissions information desks offer you the opportunity to find out detailed entry requirements for your chosen programme and discuss your circumstances.

Staff at our Fees and Student Support and Scholarships and Student Funding information desks can provide information about:

• funding opportunities
• tuition fees
• scholarships
• bursaries
• financial assistance

What this activity is

On 4 October, we offer a visit to the Medical School at the Chancellor's Building (Edinburgh BioQuarter campus / Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh). This includes:

• a student chat show
• a Group Based Learning (GBL) demo
• Clinical Skills tours
• a pre-recorded welcome and curriculum talk
• information desks

Who can attend

Only prospective students can attend the student chat show, GBL demo and Clinical Skills tours. 

Accompanying guests are welcome at the information desks and the pre-recorded welcome and curriculum talk, subject to space.

Book in advance

You must book this activity in advance through the Open Day registration form. Our Medicine visits in June usually fill up very quickly.

What this activity is

On 4 October, we offer a visit to the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies' Easter Bush Campus. This includes a subject talk and a tour of the facilities.

Who can attend

Prospective students and a maximum of one accompanying guest, booked in advance, can attend a Veterinary Medicine talk and tour at Easter Bush.

Book in advance

You must book this activity in advance through the Open Day registration form. Our Veterinary Medicine visits in June usually fill up very quickly.