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Edinburgh College

Edinburgh, United Kingdom • Founded 2012

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: edinburghcollege.ac.uk

Overview

English Name: Edinburgh College
Founded: 2012
Institution Type: Higher education institution
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Edinburgh College stands as a college founded in 2012. It operates from Edinburgh, United Kingdom as a higher-education provider.

Edinburgh College's academic profile: it runs a broad programme catalogue.

Student enrolment at Edinburgh College is 39,015 students.

Location & Contact

Edinburgh College's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.

Academic Details

Edinburgh College's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Total Students: 39,015
Female Students: 24,210

Programs Offered

Every programme Edinburgh College currently runs, grouped by degree level and searchable.

51 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 12 programmes

Audio Production (Part-Time)
Media Production · 2 years

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Music (Part-Time)
Music · 2 years

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Music Business (Part-Time)
Music · 2 years

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Showing 10 of 12.

Certificate 16 programmes

Counselling
Counselling & Psychotherapy · 1 year

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Pharmacy Services Development and Management
Pharmacy · 1 year

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Diploma 1 programme

Pharmacy Services
Pharmacy · 2 years

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Higher Diploma 22 programmes

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Scholarships in United Kingdom

Funding options available to students studying in the United Kingdom, alongside Edinburgh College's costs.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Edinburgh College

How to apply to Edinburgh College — a five-step structure.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Edinburgh College offers 51 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Each programme at Edinburgh College has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Apply through UCAS or direct entry

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to Edinburgh College. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Edinburgh College's own admissions portal at www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Edinburgh College

Common questions about Edinburgh College — answers from its published profile.

When was Edinburgh College founded?

Edinburgh College was established in 2012 (approximately 14 years ago).

In which city is Edinburgh College?

Edinburgh College is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

How many students study at Edinburgh College?

Edinburgh College has approximately 39,015 students.

How do I find Edinburgh College online?

You can find Edinburgh College online at www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

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