Edinburgh

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Anonymous

Edinburgh is a fantastic city to attend university in. There are many great cafes and green space to work in/relax in and plenty of nightlife so you are guaranteed to find something that takes your fancy.

Anonymous

The perks of edinburgh cannot be summarised in a few words. Briefly, its welcoming atmosfere is simply magical, with all the gotic architectures and the countless landmarks which enrich the city. When it comes to the nightlife, Edinburgh can satisfy everyone's needs, from party animals to theatre enthusiasts. Finally, thanks to its international character, the the choice of ethnic food is basically endless.

Anonymous

Edinburgh is a busy, vibrant city with lots to offer. Comedy clubs, independent theatres, history, green spaces and easy walks up Arthur’s seat, Calton hill or Blackford hill to feel like you’re in the countryside. Restaurants and bars are plentiful, and if you stay over summer the fringe festival is really when Edinburgh comes alive.

Anonymous

I have been living and studying in Edinburgh for about 4 years. It has been amazing, the city is beautiful. There still so much that I havent seen, I went to Portobello beach the other day and I loved it.

Anonymous

Excellent student city, big enough that theres plenty to do but small enough that theres a close knit community. Now at the end of my degree, I wouldn't have chosen to study anywhere else.

Anonymous

Edinburgh is a great city for students. It is the perfect mix between modern and historic. The campus (UoE) is beautiful and centrally located, making it easy to pop to the shops or go for a drink. Edinburgh is lucky to have fantastic public transport 24 hours a day. I’ve made it my home now!

Anonymous

The city of Edinburgh is great for all ages, it provides many different types of nights out from resturants, bars to clubs, there is choice for all. Shopping in Edinburgh is endless with shops to cater for all budgets.

Anonymous

I lived in Edinburgh for around a year. I prefer it to living in England. Some people have a very strong Scottish accent and everything is much slower than other cities across the globe. Edinburgh Castle is a major tourist attraction but not that great. It is close to a Botanic display. Calton Hill is very close to some construction work and the view from Waverley Station is probably the best view of the city. After that there are just farms.

Anonymous

Amazing city to visit.! It has a castle which is worth seeing, arthur’s seat is also there to see for anyone who likes a day out.

Anonymous

A brilliant, historic city that is year on year pricing students students to live and study in the city. Plenty of options for food/drink/nights out but is pricey if you rely on your own money.

Anonymous

We have had a great weekend in Edinburgh. We loved walking through the meadows even though it wasn’t sunny! We highly recommend Thrive restaurant in Bruntsfield and dishroom for breakfast on St. Andrews square.

Anonymous

The city is fantastic and has great views everywhere. The nights out are very nice with your buddies and during the night the city is quite safe and vibrant. During the day, there are many things to do and many are within walking distance. The scenery is captivating.

Anonymous

More beautiful natural landscapes than any other city and so many different food options! Looks most beautiful at night. All the people are so friendly and the public transport is by far the best in Scotland.

Anonymous

Edinburgh is a wonderful city that has everything you would ever wish for. It’s got it’s interesting historical side with the Castle on an astonishing volcanic rock and the many ‘ghost tours’ through the spooky Medieval alleys of the Old Town. It’s got its modern side, with revolutionary architectural buildings such as Craiglockart Napier University, high end shops on Princes street and the city’s focus on contemporary art. These are just a few of the things that make Edinburgh. For a student, it’s the perfect city too. Most student accomodation are walking distance or a short bus ride from the student bars and nightclubs, which abound in genre variety both in the New Town and the Old Town. Edinburgh also doesn’t lack affordable supermarkets with tons of deals for students, making adulting a little easier. Getting around in this town couldn’t be easier: buses are on time and cover a huge number of routes, which allow you to get from one side of town to the other simply using one bus; however, the city centre has pretty much everything you may need, and it’s all reachable on foot.

Anonymous

Edinburgh is a lovely city to live in and study. It is pretty safe compare to other big cities so you don't have to worry you'll get mugged/ get into a fight on your nights out. The food here is amazing you'll never run out of choices plus there's so many vegan/vegetarian restaurants, and honestly they're the best. My favourite is Karma Kebab (they do vegan kebab!) and Lazy Lettuce, Artisan cheesecakes do the best cheesecakes you'll ever taste (and that's not an exaggeration). The architecture of Edinburgh is simply stunning, I promise you'll never get bored of it. If you're an outdoorsy person like myself Edinburgh has plenty of parks and green areas like Arthur's seat (you can see the whole city from up there). There's plenty of gyms, swimming pools, 3 climbing walls, and active stuff to do. The only problem with the city is housing and accommodation because rent prices are very high and most of the flats are really old and cold (especially in the city centre) so it's kinda hard to find something decent for a reasonable price but otherwise Edinburgh is a beautiful city, people here are super friendly and helpful. I'd 10/10 recommend to choose studying in Edinburgh

Anonymous

Edinburgh is a great city for students. The city is quite small and central and everything is easily accessible by bus or by walking. The landscapes and scenery are amazing and their is so much history. Their is so much to see and do aswell

Anonymous

Great place to live, loads of students and young people around the university area and plenty of gear access to other cities in Scotland and in England. Rent is getting slightly expensive but still livable for the most part, many began and vegetarian restaurants opening up recently making going out easy. Many bars and nightclubs within walking distance of residential areas

Anonymous

Edinburgh overall is a great city to live in. The nightlife has something for everyone with everything from r and b to techno to jazz music all within a short walk of each other. There are numerous great student nights during the week with cheap drinks however the prices do go up at the weekends. Why not and bourbon are some the most popular night clubs to attend but lines outside are very long. The food is great especially take aways which offer almost every kind of food thinkable. Shopping is also excellent but very busy and does require a lot of walking. There are lots of zoos etc and the dungeons and castle.

Anonymous

Plenty of choices of restaurants for something nice to eat and nights out are fantastic with plenty of clubs and pubs to choose from. Endless places to shop also making it an ideal all round trip for any person.

Anonymous

Edinburgh is a fantastic city to study for university. It is a great mix between feeling like a bustling capital city but small enough to not feel like you could get lost! The cultural scene is unparalleled, especially in August during the Fringe that is right in the heart of the student area. Edinburgh also has a great nightlife, with lots of clubs in the ‘vaults’ underneath the old bridges of the city. These are really cool and totally unique to Edinburgh. It even has a beach that is only 20 minutes away! It has everything - I would definitely recommend Edinburgh to any prospective student!

Anonymous

Edinburgh is my favourite place, it is my home now. Edinburgh is vastly multi-cultural, friendly and has an accepting atmosphere. There are hundreds of amazing restaurants of all cuisines and so many that are good for people who are on a budget..

Anonymous

Edinburgh is a lovely city! Especially for students. You can get student discount kind of everywhere you go - up to 25% at some restaurants!! I felt welcome and well since the first day I moved here. Every single person is nice and so warming. The night out is not too expensive, it's definitely student friendly though. I can't imagine that you can not love the city. Never felt so good and right to live at a place

Anonymous

The sightseeing is excellent, there’s loads of touristy things to do as well as the lesser known things. Bars and nightclubs are plentiful- if you want a more classy night George street is the way to go but if you’re just up for a cheap good time then head over to cowgate. Princes street is good for shops and restaurants on rose street behind it are also good.

Anonymous

Beautiful city, lots to do, lots of places to visit for free and a cost. Many nice restaurants and bars. Great for students as there’s lots of places which offer student discounts

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