About us

Welcome to Edinburgh College. We are Scotland's Capital College and we provide high-quality education and training to people and businesses across the region and beyond. We welcome students from over 139 countries worldwide, who choose from over 700 courses across 17 different subject areas with full-time, part-time, evening and distance-learning options available from access to degree level.

Aerial shot of Sighthill campus building

Edinburgh College History

Edinburgh College was formed on 1 October 2012 as part of the merger of Edinburgh's Jewel and Esk, Telford, and Stevenson colleges.

Looking out a window to Granton campus building.

Our campuses

ESOL lecturer teaching in front of a classroom of students.

Our faculties

Teacher standing in front of a class, asking questions and getting ready to write on the white board.

Job Vacancies

Flower boxes in the communal garden at Sighthill campus.

Community outreach

Looking out a window on a sunny day at Milton Road campus.

Corporate governance

Selfie of students smiling in the library.

Development Trust

Person in a suit presenting in front of a group of people who are sitting down.

Inviting the college to your event

Various teams in the College regularly visit local schools and community venues to give information on the courses we provide and the opportunities available to them at Edinburgh College.