Why Choose Edinburgh College
Edinburgh College is one of the largest colleges in the UK, with around 26,000 students across 4 campuses in the Edinburgh city region. We provide a range of course options to meet your needs, whether you are looking to progress to university, to upskill or develop your career, or to improve your English for further study, work, travel or enjoyment.
Study in one of the UK's top travel and study destinations
We have four campuses in Scotland's beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Our historic and vibrant city has an excellent public transport network within the city, and is well-connected by road, rail and flights to places across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
A flexible pathway to university
At Edinburgh College, you can choose a pathway that suits you. You do not need to sign up for three or four years as you would at university. At college, you can take each year at a time. Our Access and Higher Education courses give you a qualification for each year of study and we have close links with universities throughout Scotland and the UK for progression to university to top-up to a degree qualification at university.
Vocational courses with excellent facilities and industry-seasoned staff
The facilities we have on campus across our four faculties are industry-leading, offering opportunities for hands-on experience in your chosen subject area. Our staff are experienced with years of knowledge in their fields. They maintain strong links with industry to help bring students the latest skills, developments and opportunities to prepare you for your future.
- One of the largest colleges in the UK and the largest in Scotland
- Excellent facilities across 4 campuses
- A wide range of subjects to choose from
- Vocational courses with hands-on learning and skills development
- String industry connections
- Progression routes to UK universities
- Located in Scotland's capital
- Affordable tuition fees
- Smaller class sizes and approachable staff
- Flexible course options
- Tailored course options for individuals and groups
- Dedicated International student support team
Creative Industries at Edinburgh College
Our Creative Industries faculty offers a variety of courses which help prepare students to stand out from the crowd in their chosen fields, be it art and design, computing and tech media, music and sound production, performing arts and photography.
Creative IndustriesWhy Choose Edinburgh?
Edinburgh was named the most beautiful, walkable and best city in the world in 2022 by Time Out, and the best place to live and study in the UK by the Royal Mail.
Discover Scotland
Edinburgh is the perfect base to explore Scotland, a country famous for its beautiful scenery, history and culture. From Edinburgh, you can easily visit other major Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Aberdeen, take a trip to see the stunning mountains and lochs (lakes) in the Highlands, visit one of Scotland’s beaches along the coastline or one of our 790 islands.
Edinburgh is also an ideal base to explore the UK and beyond. Edinburgh International Airport has direct flights connecting with more than 140 destinations. From Edinburgh, you can fly to London in just an hour and a half, visit some of Europe’s most popular cities including Paris and Barcelona and fly to many international destinations including Beijing, Abu Dhabi and New York. With excellent rail and bus links throughout the UK, Edinburgh is the perfect place to begin your journey.
Courses for International Students
Applications, Fees and Information
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We have a variety of courses on offer for our students from overseas.
If you have any questions or need help with your application, please email international@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.
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