Overview
Welcome to Edinburgh College. We are here to support all of our students with achieving their career goals and ambitions. We have students from over 120 countries across the world, and from a variety of different backgrounds. If you think you are not a typical college student then think again. We have many students who return to education later in life as well as those who have just left school. A college is a place for everyone.
Our courses are created in collaboration with industry, giving you skills and practical experience to ensure you are ready for your next step. You can choose from over 700 courses across 25 different subject areas with full-time, part-time, and evening options available that you can fit around your commitments.
Edinburgh College is a further and higher education institution with campuses in Edinburgh and Midlothian, Scotland. It serves the Fife, Lothians, and Scottish Borders regions, and is the largest college in Scotland. It was formed on 1 October 2012 as part of the merger of Edinburgh's Jewel and Esk, Telford, and Stevenson colleges.
The college has four campuses, all of which were previously the campuses of the constituents of the merger: Jewel and Esk's College Milton Road (Jewel) Campus and Eskbank Campus (Now referred as "Edinburgh College, Milton Road Campus" and "Edinburgh College, Midlothian Campus"); Edinburgh Telford College (Now referred as Edinburgh College, Granton Campus); and Stevenson College Edinburgh (Now referred as Edinburgh College, Sighthill Campus)
Edinburgh College is one of Scotland's biggest Colleges with around 26,000 students across 4 campuses in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Offering a wide variety of vibrant vocational and academic courses, Edinburgh College provides flexible learning opportunities to suit all learning needs.
Whatever path you choose we offer over 700 courses from access to degree level and continuing professional development to help you achieve your future career ambitions.
Our academic centers have a skilled, knowledgeable staff with expertise in specialist areas with industry experience to ensure our students have the most relevant and up to date teaching.
The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of industry and we are continually committed to the highest academic standards and excellence in learning and teaching.
We have established relationships with employers and universities to create a connected community that provides you with strong links to work or further study.
We are committed to ensuring our students are prepared for successful careers through work placements, internships, and connections to industry.
98% of our successful full-time graduates move on to work or further study within eight months.
You will find all you need at the college to help you get great results and achieve your goals, but have fun along the way.
Our people are the heartbeat of the organization and we aim to develop a college that enables our students, our staff, and our local communities to thrive.
Edinburgh College has received four nominations at this year’s College Development Network (CDN) Awards – Scotland’s largest celebration of college achievements.
Two students have been shortlisted in the Student of the Year category in recognition of their incredible achievements during term 2018/19.
Edinburgh College wins Sustainable College crown at CDN Awards 2018.
It’s a hat-trick! Edinburgh College is a triple finalist at the 2018 CDN Awards.
