What happens after you've been made an offer Accept your offer If you want to join us in Edinburgh, you must accept your offer. We will send your offer to you through MyEd, your Applicant Hub and we will also email you. You won't be able to apply for accommodation in Edinburgh until you have accepted your offer. Letter of AcceptanceWe will send you a Letter of Acceptance in the run up to the start of the semester once you have accepted your offer. This confirms your studies with us at Edinburgh. You should make sure you have this with you when travelling.Already accepted your offer? The Study Abroad team have information on their website for students who have accepted their offer to study at Edinburgh and what you need to prepare for moving to the UK. Successful applicants | Global Check if you need a student visa The University's Student Immigration Service can help if you need a student visa and with questions to do with immigration and travelling to the UK. Student Immigration Service Apply for Accommodation Whatever your preference, Edinburgh has a place to suit you! Explore the wide variety of accommodation to choose from at Edinburgh. Accommodation is largely within walking distance of the main University area in the city centre. Accommodation Before you Arrive Students are assigned to a school in the College of Science and Engineering based on where the majority of your credits are. If you are taking mainly credits in Environmental Science, you would be assigned to the School of Geosciences. Students will be assigned to a student advisor and cohort lead within the School. The student adviser will be your point of contact when you become an on-campus Student. Student Adviser | The University of EdinburghCohort Lead | The University of Edinburgh Schools will contact students in the run up to Welcome Week in either September or January and send out more information about how to enrol, matriculate and confirm your attendance when you arrive in Edinburgh. Your school will also contact you at the start of the semester with any important induction and optional course selection information. This article was published on 2025-05-28