Pre-arrival checklist

​​​​​​​Eight things to consider before you arrive in Edinburgh.

1

Familiarise yourself with MyEd and ensure you have accepted your offer to study at the University of Edinburgh using the EUCLID Applicant Hub

2

Apply for accommodation or arrange your own accommodationAccommodation

3

Check whether you need a visa to study here

4

Find out about the medical treatment available and check if you need private health insurance and personal insurance

5

Four weeks before your programme start date you will be invited to complete the Online Registration process

6

Keep an eye on the New Students website. There you will find the information and resources you need to help you get ready and be fully prepared for your time in Edinburgh

7

Explore how and when you should travel to Edinburgh

8

Preparing your documents (European exchange students only)

The University’s Visiting Student Offices will sign and verify any documentation required to ensure you receive Erasmus funding from your home university.

This includes Erasmus Learning Agreements and Certificates of Attendance/Enrolment/Departure.

Documents which you need to be signed/verified before your arrival in Edinburgh can be sent to the relevant team by email.

Applicants to the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences: cahssvisitingstudents@ed.ac.uk

Postal address: 

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

57 George Square

Edinburgh

EH8 9JU

Tel: +44 (0)131 651 1700

Named Contact – choose one from Cara Richard, Sam Ardron, Stuart Lussi or Kirsty Robertson.

Applicants to the College of Science and Engineering: scevisitingstudents@ed.ac.uk

Before submitting your Erasmus documents please make sure you have accepted an offer to study on European exchange at Edinburgh.