Application process

All applicants, whether from the UK, EU or an international country must apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).  For detailed information on applying please see the UCAS website.

We usually consider a maximum of two applications to programmes in Science and Engineering as this helps ensure we make offers to as many individuals as possible. Where there is considerable competition for places successful applicants may only be made an offer for one of their chosen programmes.

For the subjects areas listed below we can only accept one application for programmes in these subject areas:

If you are applying for an Informatics programme, due to high demand we can only accept one application for a programme in this subject area. You can use your second application for any other Science and Engineering programme.

If you are applying for a Physics programme, due to high demand we can only accept one application for a programme in this subject area. You can use your second application for any other Science and Engineering programme.

If you are applying for a Mathematics programme, due to high demand we can only accept one application for a programme in this subject area. You can use your second application for any other Science and Engineering programme.

If you are applying to our Biological Sciences programmes you should only select one programme within this subject area.  You can use your second application for any other Science and Engineering programme.

You should apply by the relevant UCAS deadline to make sure your application is considered. 

The UCAS equal consideration  deadline is 29 January 2025 at 18:00 GMT.   We recommend that all applicants submit their application by this date, although for some subject areas we may be able to consider overseas until 30 June. 

When to apply

MyEd is the University of Edinburgh’s applicant portal. We will use the MyEd portal to communicate with you about your application. 

Login details will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application. You should check MyEd regularly.

You can upload any supporting documents that may be required for your application via MyEd.  Any requests for missing or additional information, such as predicted grades, will be sent to you through MyEd and you must ensure that you respond to these requests by the stated deadline or your application may be made unsuccessful.

MyEd portal

We will also keep in touch with you by sending regular email communications relating to your application with us, information about the University and guidance on what steps to take next. We use Dotdigital, a third party service, to send these email communications.

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Please contact us if the details or circumstances of your application change in any way.

Remember to quote your full name, personal ID number and course code on all correspondence relating to your application.