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We offer a range of opportunities, both online and in person for you to experience the University before joining us.

We know it’s important for prospective students and offer holders to have an opportunity to visit the University before commencing their studies. You can find out about student life in Edinburgh, explore the City, our campus and learn more about the range of degrees available at the School of Engineering. Take a virtual tour, sign up for an Open Day or join one of our online events to discover what’s on offer and ask your questions.

Student-led tours are ideal for visitors to the city who want to find out more about student life and our campuses. We provide tours for both the Central Campus and King’s Buildings Campus. The School of Engineering is part of the King’s Buildings Campus.

Campus visit


Follow our self-guided walking tours for a flavour of the University, the city and student life. The School of Engineering is part of the King’s Buildings Campus.

Self guided campus tours


Our Open Days are a great opportunity to find out about studying with us from the people who know it best - our staff and students.

Open Days


Our live, online information sessions are a great way to ask questions and find out more about studying with us. The University runs regular 'Introduction to the University of Edinburgh' sessions which provide an overview of what it's like to study here and an opportunity to ask questions. The School of Engineering runs online sessions for prospective students in the Autumn.

Online information sessions


Offer holder events are a great opportunity to find out more about studying at the School of Engineering including a School-wide talk, sample lecture, discipline presentation and lab tour. They generally take place in the Spring. Invitations are issued to offer holders by email.


Our live, online information sessions are hosted by our Programme Directors or Director for Learning and Teaching. They are a great way for you to find out more about the School of Engineering and your degree programme. We run online sessions for prospective students in the Autumn and Spring.

Our online offer holder events generally take place in the Summer. Invitations are issued to offer holders by email.

Postgraduate events


Take our virtual tour and explore what it's like to study and live in Edinburgh.

Explore as an Undergraduate

Explore as a Postgraduate


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