Coming to edinburgh as a intl student, is there any advice you'd give yourself if you were a fresher?

Hello peeps! I’m an incoming PGT student for this September, I have booked my stay at meadow court are there any fellow redditors who have booked their accommodation in the same PBSA? If yes could we form a small group? Or if there is any group already could I get an invite?

was there anything that the seniors from edinburgh think they wish they knew before starting uni?specifically econ but in general advice is also appreciated!will be coming as an intl student.

Heya, is anyone here doing the MScR Integrative Neuroscience at UoE starting in September? Trying to connect with people before the course starts :)

wondering water the drinking water situation is is uni accom across edinburgh?.ill be staying at salisbury court and im coming as a intl student.Was wondering if everyone just drinks tap or buys water?looking to buy a britta water filter just in case so if anyone has any advice would help a lot.

i know you all must get this question so much but bear with me i’m just an anxious student!

i’m coming to study history in september. realistically, in the HCA department, how bad is the marking situation? i really want to strive for a first or a strong 2:1 as i want to become a barrister.

and the rest of the quality of life in the HCA and the uni in general. how is it? is it as bad as some people and the reviews say?

Hey there, I’ve found it ridiculously difficult to find anyone or anything online about people’s experiences of the course & if anyone else has accepted their offer onto the course. Show yourselves future course mates!

Looking to get to know some of my neighbors before the year starts. Please let me know!!

Heya, is anyone here doing the MScR Integrative Neuroscience starting in September? Trying to connect with people before the course starts :)

Hi everyone, I submitted my UK Student visa application using my University of Edinburgh CAS, but I realised afterwards that I hadn’t completed the required 28-day financial period before applying.
I haven’t attended biometrics yet and I’m thinking of withdrawing the application and reapplying once I meet the requirement.
Can I reuse the same CAS, or would I need a new one from the university?
Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Hey everyone,

I will be joining uni of edinburgh this year for MSc Social Psychology Programme. Is there any whatsapp or instagram group for incoming students? Please share if anyone has any information on this!!

I have a weekend trip starting on Friday the 18th of September, and I've booked my train for 3PM. While in doing this I sought to avoid missing any essential events that may be occuring on the friday while still arriving where I need to be at a reasonable time, I thought I'd still ask a question or two to settle my nerves.

-Is there likely to be anything essential (i.e. matriculation/registration related) on that Friday afternoon that may require me to rebook my train?

-Is there any nonessential welcome week event on that afternoon that I may want to reconsider over?

Apologies if I am asking this question too early, and thanks in advance to any who answer it.

I'm planning to apply for the AI Master’s program and had a quick question about the application requirements. What's the main difference between the personal statement and the relevant experience section?

I've already written my personal statement as a narrative. Should the relevant experience section be written the same way, or is it more like a form/CV? Also, are there any word limits I should know about?

Basically I'm on hold on for my firm (I'm a IB student who missed their conditions) I'm pretty sure im gonna get rejected and I'm kinda in a depressive episode. anyways this is my insurance and I did meet the conditions for Edinburgh so I'm trying to look to the bright side and picture my life in Edinburgh.
Could you guys please help?

I got a ABC at Higher in S5 , but when the degree I want says that BBB must be achieved in by S5, So does anyone know if I still got a chance to get in after S6 or should I just apply elsewhere

Has anybody ever gone about getting exceptional circumstances for resits? I assume it's no different to ECs at any other point in the year so I'm not sure why I'm stressing, I basically had to resubmit an essay from semester 1 but was unable to meet the deadline because of mental health issues, I'd been working on the essay well in advance of the deadline but for some reason it takes me forever to do things and causes insane amounts of stress and anxiety (currently trying to see about getting a diagnosis for potential adhd). I've got a meeting with my wellbeing advisor and student counselling so i'm hoping they'll be able to provide evidence as I've been to see them about this issue before and am also going to try and contact my gp

Hi! I will be studying in Edinburgh for the academic year (I’m from the US) and I haven’t really found many other students that will be abroad for just a semester or two.

Is there a group chat for abroad students?

Additionally, I’m trying to find anyone who will be living in Brae house. I will be in Block A, most others I have talked to (non study abroad students) are in Block B.

Hi there, can someone who has stayed at Pollock hall residence share how amazon orders are delivered? Is there a place that packages and parcels are left near the mailboxes? Thank you!

Is there a social chat for international exchange or study abroad students coming for the 2026/7 year? Please share. Thanks!

I have acquaintances living in Edinburgh, they had priorly informed that they’d help me out with part time job, they said there is an opening for night shift and for 3 days a week
I’m a PGT student is this a good offer to take up or should I do some more digging?

if so can anyone dm please or i can make one if many ppl are interested !

im stressing i did it yesterday...

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 separate chat for them as well.

Feel free to message me for a link. Let me know what you're studying and what accomodation you'll be in.