Why Choose Edinburgh College

8 Reasons to Experience Edinburgh College

• Fantastic facilities and learning environments – Our campuses offer state-of-the-art facilities across a wide range of subject areas. From our training restaurants to our oil production simulator and responsive hospital environments, we are fully kitted out so that you can put your skills to the test and prepare for your future career. 
• You can choose a pathway to suit you – For each year of study with us, you receive a recognised qualification. This gives you the chance to take your learning one year at a time. Once you have completed your Edinburgh College course, you have the flexibility to gain employment or enter university in either the second or third year. 
• Study in one of the best UK cities - We have four campuses in Edinburgh, the beautiful capital city of Scotland. Edinburgh is a historic and vibrant student city, well-connected by public transport, road, rail, and flights to destinations across Scotland, the UK, and internationally. Edinburgh was named the most beautiful and walkable city in the world in 2022 by Time Out and the best place to live and study in the UK by the Royal Mail. It boasts beautiful architecture, lush parks, modern sports facilities, world-renowned museums, galleries, theatres, and a vibrant social scene. It is not only Scotland’s capital but also one of the best cities in the world for students. Explore more reasons to study in Edinburgh. 
• Industry-seasoned staff – You will gain practical, hands-on experience in your chosen field, supported by industry-seasoned staff. Our staff maintain strong links with industry partners to ensure you receive the latest knowledge and skills to prepare you for your career. Students benefit from a rich programme of guest speakers, industry visits and opportunities for practical, project-based learning to prepare for their future. 
• Close links to university – We have close links with universities in Scotland and across the UK, offering progression routes to continue your studies to degree level. We offer a wide range of creative industries courses validated by the UAL awarding body and have an established partnership with Kingston University to deliver selected degree programmes on campus in Edinburgh. We have exclusive articulation agreements in place that enable students to progress from our HNC and HND qualifications to degree-level study at the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University, Queen Margaret University, and Heriot-Watt University. 
• Clear pathways to employment – We offer a range of courses that have been designed to help you get into employment or make your next career move. 96% of students go on to positive destinations, including employment, after completing their course. Vocational courses are developed in collaboration with industry experts and provide practical, hands-on training that is directly applicable to real-world jobs. 
• Career progression – We offer a range of qualifications to help you advance professionally. Explore our professional training courses available at Edinburgh College.
• Follow in the footsteps of our famous alumni – By studying at Edinburgh College, you’ll join a long list of graduates who are at the top of their field across the world, including Hollywood actors, Olympians and professional sports stars, celebrity chefs and award-winning musicians. 

Why Choose Edinburgh?

Edinburgh was named the most beautiful and walkable city in the world in 2022 by Time Out and the best place to live and study in the UK by the Royal Mail. 

It boasts beautiful architecture, lush parks, modern sports facilities, world-renowned museums, galleries, theatres, and a vibrant social scene. It is not only Scotland’s capital but also one of the best cities in the world for students.

Explore more reasons to study in Edinburgh.