Why study in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is a city which is famous around the world for its history and beautiful architecture.  It has always been important in the areas of science and literature.  Dolly the sheep was created here in 1996 and the world famous character of Sherlock Holmes was inspired by Conan Doyle's lecturer at the University Medical School in the nineteenth century.

It is home to four respected universities including the prestigious University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582.  There are many opportunities for foreign students to continue their studies here.

There are many interesting and beautiful places to visit: The Castle, Holyrood Palace, The National Museums and Art Galleries, The Royal Yacht Britannia and the nearby Pentland Hills.

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General Information about Edinburgh:  http://www.edinburghguide.com/

Edinburgh Castle:  http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/

National Museum of Scotland:  http://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum.aspx

Dynamic Earth:  http://www.dynamicearth.co.uk/

Royal Botanic Garden:  http://www.rbge.org.uk/

Royal Britannia Yacht:  http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/

Edinburgh Festivals:  http://www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk/

Edinburgh University:  http://www.ed.ac.uk/home

How to get here

Edinburgh is situated in Central Scotland, 5 hours by train from London and approximately 1 1/2 hours by air.  If you come here by train you will arrive at Waverley Station, in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre.  If you arrive at the airport you will be 8 miles from the city.  To teach the centre you can take the airport bus 100 (Adult single: £3.50 and Adult return: £6.00) which takes around 30 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport:  http://www.edinburghairport.com/

Edinburgh Trains:  http://www.edinburghguide.com/edinburghguidebook/transport/edinburghtrains

Edinburgh Airlink:  http://www.flybybus.com/

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Getting Around Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a very good bus network, voted top in the UK in 2002 and 2003.  The main company is Lothian Buses.  If you are staying for longer than a few weeks you might consider buying a weekly or monthly pass called a Ridacard. Details can be found on their website:

Lothian Buses:  http://www.lothianbuses.com/

Visa Services

If you come from a country outside the European Union you will need to get a visa to study here. Here is a link to the UK Border Agency to get you started

Uk Border Agency:  http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Visa Service:  http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/

Uk Council for International Student Affairs:  http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/

Accommodation in Edinburgh

Most students at our school stay in shared flats or perhaps in a hostel.  We do not arrange accommodation for students but we are happy to give advice or information.  Here is a link you might find useful:

Gumtree Website:  http://edinburgh.gumtree.com/edinburgh/flatshare_1981_1.html

Spiritual Centres:

If you wish to attend a mosque there is the Mosque and Islamic Centre:

50 Potterrow

Edinburgh EH8 9BT

Phone Number: 0131 667 1777

Website:  http://islamfestival.wordpress.com

There are many Christian churches throughout the city including:

Chinese Evangelical Church:  http://www.cece.org.uk

Edinburgh Japanese Church:  http://www.edinburgh-japanese-church.co.uk/e-index.htm

German Speaking Church:  http://www.germanchurch.org.uk

Polish Speaking Church:  http://www.kosciol-edynburg.co.uk

And General Useful Links:

www.friendsofscotland.gov.uk/education
www.timeout.com/edinburgh
www.edinburgh.org

http://www.xuido.com/

www.expanishstudyabroad.com