Location

New College sits in the heart of Edinburgh, a world-class university in one of Europe's most scenic, vibrant cities.

The School of Divinity offers a unique location within the University of Edinburgh. We have a fabulous city centre location, within easy reach of shops, restaurants and bars and on many bus routes. This means that we are set slightly apart from the main campus but, within easy reach of the University’s main facilities. 

New College offers its own nucleus of study. Not only can you carry out all of your learning in one building, but we also have our own magnificent library, study space and café. All of this is available in the beautiful New College building which is an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

New College

School of Divinity Video Tour

Join former student Amy MacKinnon has she takes you on a tour around the School of Divinity's building, New College!

The City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a fantastic city in which to study and live. Of course, it has beautiful architecture, rich history and literary heritage, but it is also framed by beaches and mountains. Lovely parks are everywhere alongside a vibrant, music, theatre and sports scene, including the world's biggest arts festival – the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Edinburgh is readily accessible by road, rail, and air, and has great transport links to the wider world, so you can explore further afield.

View from the Mound
Looking down towards Princes Street, from the Mound outside New College

An insider's guide to Edinburgh

The city of Edinburgh is a wonderful place to visit, but what’s it like to live here? Students at The University of Edinburgh show you the city from a different perspective, and give you the inside gen on life in Edinburgh: From secret haunts, to cool walks and scenery, to their favourite cafes, shops and nightspots.

Edinburgh: What's it like to study here?

We love this independently made video about international student life at Edinburgh and our University. It was created by Clare Trelawny-Gower at DW Euromaxx, and we think it does a great job of capturing the student experience here. Check it out!