Casita offers 26 different University of Edinburgh student accommodation near the university. To fulfill your demands, we provide a selection of room types along with a variety of facilities and services. Among the various types of accommodation provided are studios, ensuites, and apartments. Among the amenities and services are Wi-Fi, all-inclusive bills, on-site laundry, common spaces, bike storage, and 24-hour security and CCTV. They're also only a short walk away from the University.
Why Study at the University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is the 6th oldest university in the UK and English-speaking world, and it is considered one of Scotland's most ancient universities. The university started welcoming students in 1583. The Faculty of Law was established in 1707, followed by the Faculty of Arts in 1708, the Faculty of Medicine in 1726, and the Faculty of Science in 1893.
In 1760, the Trustees Drawing Academy, the forerunner of Edinburgh College of Art, was established by the Board of Trustees for Fisheries, Manufactures and Improvements in Scotland. It aimed to provide people with instructions regarding design for manufacture; it particularly promoted drawing for pattern design on wool and linen.
The Edinburgh Ladies Education Association was established in 1868. This organization aimed to build rapport between males and females at the university; the women enrolled in the Association took several different classes such as Moral Philosophy, Physiology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Bible Criticism. Female students first graduated from the university in 1893.
The university of Edinburgh is considered one of the top research-intensive universities, and it’s ranked 4th in the UK for research power according to THE rankings. 83% of the university’s research activity is classified as world-leading according to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
Departments and Divisions
The university has many colleges, schools, sub-units, and institutes. The university has three main colleges, which include a total of 21 schools.
The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences includes the School of Economics, the School of Divinity, Business School, and Edinburgh College of Art.
The College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine includes Edinburgh Medical School and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
The College of Science & Engineering includes the School of Engineering, the School of Chemistry, the School of Mathematics, the School of Informatics, and the School of Biological Sciences.
There are many subunits, centres, and institutes at the university as well. The university has several postgraduate research degrees, which include PhDs, Masters of Research (MSR) for PhD seekers, and finally, a Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
Facilities and Resources
At the university, you will find many facilities, including gym membership, evening classes, and short courses. The Centre of Open Learning offers several short courses in many interesting subjects such as Creative Writing, History, Psychology and much more. The university has a hospital for small animals that offers general consultations and services for pets. Moreover, The university also has a library, many sports facilities, a free legal advice centre, cafes, shops, museums, galleries, and even a nursery. The university also provides accessible facilities as they work with accessible, which is the UK's leading provider of accessible equipment. Check the website for more information about accessibility at the university.
University of Edinburgh Student Accommodation:
The University of Edinburgh student accommodation is available for undergraduate students, postgraduate accommodation is also available for couples and families, and staff members.
The University of Edinburgh Student Accommodation for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students:
Student accommodation includes many resources and facilities such as all-inclusive bills, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a 24/7 support and welfare service. There are catered and self-catered accommodation options for students to choose from with many types of rooms such as single rooms, double rooms, rooms for couples, and family-friendly options. Catered accommodation offers all-inclusive meals, including a meal plan consisting of 14 meals per week; there are no restrictions on how many items students can have for a meal. The plan includes breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday and brunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays. All the meals include daily vegetarian options.
The University of Edinburgh Student Accommodation for Couples and Families:
The University of Edinburgh student accommodation is available for couples and families as well; these accommodations are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. The university offers around 80 flats suitable for couples, mainly small self-contained flats and around 65 flats suitable for families with two to four-bedroom options. You can read more about this here.
Nearby Universities
Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University are only a car ride away from the University of Edinburgh. Check them out as well if you are looking for other study options in the city of Edinburgh.
