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Join some of the best students from around the globe at one of the world's top universities. Invest in an education that will help you build a successful future.
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Work at the highest academic level alongside some of the most influential people in your field, either online or on campus.
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Study online - at your own pace - for an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification.
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Join our 24,000-strong international student community. Information and support to help international students with their application to the University.
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Spend a year or a semester studying in Edinburgh on one of our study abroad, international exchange or Erasmus programmes.
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General and specialist English courses designed to help you improve your English language skills before starting a degree course in the UK.
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A full-time, one-year programme designed to prepare international students for degree-level study in our College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
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A fantastic range of short courses to suit all interests and abilities. From art and design workshops to innovative science courses: there's something for everyone!
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We partner with the world's most popular online learning platforms to provide free short online courses. Learn a new skill or enhance your career. Available to all.