University of Edinburgh Applicant Thread 2026

I was considering applying during S5, but I think I might wait until next year as I'm still not sure whether I want to study Lit and History or Lit and Religious Studies (if anyone has any advice for how I can decided I'd definitely appreciate it).

I got straight A's in my National 5s, which were English, maths, history, modern studies, RMPS, biology, and French.

This year (S5), I'm aiming for straight A1's in my Highers, which are English, history, modern studies, classical studies, and business management. Sadly, studying Higher RMPS this year isn't an option due to the teacher being on maternity leave, which is another reason why I might put off applying.

I love the look of both of Edinburgh's courses that I'm interested in, and a great bonus is that I'd be able to live at home (I'm immunosuppressed, so moving away for uni isn't ideal).

The other unis that I'm interested in depends on the course (for example, I like St Andrews for Lit and History, but Glasgow for Lit and Religious Studies). However, Edinburgh is definitely my top choice.

Anyone doing illustration here? or just generally creative subjects? It’s been my goal for a while now but i was talking to someone at my college who recently dropped out of the course and she said it’s seriously underfunded.
Have As in higher english, maths, hbio, graphcom, and art and doing advanced art this year but don’t have predictions yet, and i’m applying cause it’s a fairly good school and i won’t have to move house for it lol
Also applying to dundee and glasgow but glasgow doesn’t have a specific illustration course plus i hear the state of things is not great there (i mean where is it not lol)

I’m applying through the Adult Returner route and aiming for Product Design at Edinburgh, since I love how the course balances creativity, experimentation, and real-world design. Edinburgh is my first choice, I couldn’t make it to Open Days but I’ve been following the online exhibitions which are really inspiring. Still waiting for the outcome, but feeling excited and motivated to hopefully start next year!

Hi I did economics classics and history and I am going to study history, I’m on a gap year now but got A*A*A and a B in my EPQ! I liked the city of Edinburgh and will go to the open day for sure, I’ve seen that apparently Edinburgh student satisfaction is the lowest in the uk so that’s a bit worrying but it’s ranked high so it’s probably fine,

Hello everyone,
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
Advanced Higher Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics, Computing.
2) What course at Edinburgh do you have your eyes on? And why?
Computer Science and Mathematics.
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
5 As at Higher, Predicted 4 As at Advanced Higher.
4) Why Edinburgh specifically?
Really like the town, and the uni is quite good especially for CS. Also not too far from home.
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
Attended the one last weekend.
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
Honestly looking forward to it, quite excited!
7) Other unis you're interested in?
Also applied to Oxford (top choice), Imperial and St Andrews for the same course.
Hoping to hear soon from Edinburgh 🙏

We have literally the same stats, the same advanced highers and the same courses

Oh nice! Have you put in a 5th option yet?

Oh nice! Have you put in a 5th option yet?

What were ur super curriculars

The Official University of Edinburgh 2026 Applicant Thread
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Not too much honestly, just diid a couple of cs course, read a book on probability and some research papers, watched YouTube videos about interesting sequences, and did some data modelling. How about you?

Not too much honestly, just diid a couple of cs course, read a book on probability and some research papers, watched YouTube videos about interesting sequences, and did some data modelling. How about you?