Student accommodation near Edinburgh College of Art

Edinburgh College of Art is an internationally recognised school within the University of Edinburgh at the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sc…

Edinburgh College of Art is an internationally recognised school within the University of Edinburgh at the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Home to over 1,600 students, this institution enjoys top-quality teaching and research, renowned for its contributions to art, design, architecture, and music.

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Edinburgh College of Art

Student Accommodation Near Edinburgh College of Art

Do you need student accommodation near Edinburgh College of Art? As a potential Edinburgh College of Art student, you’ll be pleased to learn that there’s plenty of choice, making looking for something you love incredibly easy.

Vita Student Edinburgh Iona Street is just a ten-minute walk from the school and also within distance of many cafes, bars, and shops in Leith, a popular student area. It provides many appealing amenities, including an on-site gym, where students can keep fit and build better mental health. Furthermore, the lounge and pool table also help students create a friendly community feel.

Potterrow is only a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh College of Art, also providing fantastic social spaces to make new friends. Furthermore, with weekly cleaning in shared apartments, you don’t need to worry about your communal spaces getting too messy!

 

About the Edinburgh College of Art

Ranking

Edinburgh College of Art is internationally recognised for its artistic research and teaching. It’s one of the schools in the University of Edinburgh, which ranks 9th in the country for art and design.

Location

You can find Edinburgh College of Art in the heart of Edinburgh, at the Lauriston campus, just around the corner from the incredible Edinburgh castle.

Employability

Edinburgh College of Art’s parent institution, the University of Edinburgh, ranks in the UK’s top ten for employability, meaning graduates are incredibly sought-after post-graduation.

Student fees

Scottish home students pay just £1,820 for each academic year at the Edinburgh College of Art for full-time courses. However, students from elsewhere in the UK must pay the standard £9,250 fee. Moreover, international students are required to pay higher costs. Learn more about tuition fees on our blog.

Bursary and scholarship opportunities

Edinburgh College of Art takes pride in offering its students several funding opportunities, such as scholarships.

For example, the Butcher Fraser Scholarship was offered last academic year, awarding BMus graduates aiming to study composition, instrumental performance, or research outside Scotland with £100-£5,000.

Furthermore, you may be eligible for the College Research Award, which supports tuition fee funding of individuals undertaking PhD projects with advanced research expertise across Edinburgh College of Arts. Moreover, you may also be nominated for the Eileen Cameron Music Prize if you demonstrate an excellent contribution to music in the faculty or the broader community.

 

Student Life at the Edinburgh College of Art

Edinburgh College of Art is in the heart of one of the world’s most beautiful, historic cities, making student life here truly unique. There’s always something going on in the Scottish capital, with many bars, boutiques, and bookshops to try out.

If you love to party, you’ll love exploring the city’s countless clubs open to the early hours, or maybe you can make it your mission to tick every pub in the city off your checklist.  For the history lovers, you might want to stroll down one of Edinburgh’s stunning streets or into its historical castle or cathedral. There are also many great study spaces dotted around Edinburgh, which can help you take on your degree in comfort.

The Edinburgh College of Arts features many student associations, with societies ranging from History of Art to Photography to Television as part of the Edinburgh University Students’ Association. There are also many other student opportunities to get involved and have your say in how the school is run, along with a support and advice hub.

Edinburgh College of Art accommodation FAQs

Where do Edinburgh College of Art students live?

Many Edinburgh College of Art student accommodation options are up for grabs, located in the heart of the capital and further out. Edinburgh College of Art students might choose to live close to the university, or check out some of the accommodation in other parts of the city – those who love green spaces might look for accommodation close to Holyrood Park, or those who travel a lot might look to be closer to Edinburgh Waverley Station.

Are there different types of accommodation at Edinburgh College of Art?

There are many different types of student accommodation near Edinburgh College of Art, including shared apartments, ensuite flats, houses, studios, and halls boasting catered and non-catered options. Your accommodation options will depend on your budget and any requirements.

When should I apply for Edinburgh College of Art student accommodation?

There’s no specific date for when to apply for student accommodation near Edinburgh College of Art. However, most students start their property search in January to ensure they can grab a room they love for the following September. Booking your Edinburgh College of Art accommodation room as fast as possible will give you a better chance of meeting your preferences.