Career
Career opportunities in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has the strongest economy of any city in the United Kingdom outside of London. With 43% of the population holding a degree-level or professional qualification, you can be sure you’ll be learning in a highly educated environment, from teachers with vast industry experience.
The city’s economy is now based mainly on financial services, law, scientific research, higher education, and tourism. Universities in Edinburgh organise a range of job events and offer career and employability services to supports their students.
Large employers for students and graduates in Edinburgh include companies such as: Tesco Bank, CMS Cameron McKenn, KPMG, Edward Jones, NG Bailey, BT Group, WM Morrisons Supermarket, Heineken UK, NHS Lothian, and more. Universities collaborate with top business in the city to offer competitive internships to determined students.
Life
Edinburgh city life
Edinburgh is a city full of iconic sights and historical places, and a mixture of contemporary urban with medieval traces. Edinburgh’s Old Town and New Town are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you plan to visit Edinburgh on a budget, then you should not miss the following opportunities:
- trek up Arthur’s Seat and enjoy a 360 degree view of the entire city
- explore the Cramond beach and see the remaining World War 2 fortifications
- visit the National Museum of Scotland
- take a tram trip around the centre of Edinburgh
- hill walk in the highlands and taste de delicious Scottish porridge, kippers, or black pudding.
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Edinburgh include: the Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, the Murrayfield Stadium for rugby fixtures, the National Galleries of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Garden, Holyrood Park, Victoria Street for shopping, and many more.
Edinburgh is also a city that loves festivals and festivities. Between June-September, you can attend the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh’s International Film Festival, and the Fringe, the largest annual international arts festival in the world.
The main nightclubs are to be found on George Street, and there are plenty of live music venues on Lothian Road and the Cowgate.
International atmosphere in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s historical, cultural and natural attractions have made it the second most popular tourist destination in UK, welcoming over one million overseas visitors each year. International students come from over 130 different countries, as well as several foreign communities across the globe. Most expats in Edinburgh come from Poland, Republic of Ireland, China, India, Pakistan, United States, Germany, Australia, France, Spain, South Africa and Canada.
Weather Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, the warm season lasts from June to September, with average temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and rarely exceeding 22 °C (72 °F). The cold season lasts from November to March, with temperatures often falling below freezing level; the coldest month is January at 3°C (37°F). Weather in Edinburgh can be sometimes unpredictable, even in the summer.
Universities in Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50. Our entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts students and staff from across the globe.If you agree the future is a place of extraordinary possibilities, bring your limitless potential and join us. Anything could happen – extraordinary futures await.
Our College is one of Scotland’s largest publicly-funded colleges, formed by the merger in October 2012 of Edinburgh’s Telford College, Jewel & Esk College and Stevenson College Edinburgh. Together we have over 100 years’ experience providing vocational learning and training for students Edinburgh, Scotland, and across the world.
SUISS brings together students and academics who, irrespective of their national, religious, cultural or gender differences, share a love of literature and the arts. SUISS is affiliated with seven prestigious universities: The University of Edinburgh, The University of Glasgow, The Open University in Scotland, The University of St Andrews, and The University of Strathclyde
The Renewable Energy Institute has been running training courses since 1975 and has a wealth of experience in education for the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. Participants benefit from the practical and theoretical knowledge of a range of renewable energy and energy efficiency systems, taught by university professors and leading experts in their field.