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Higher Education Institute of the Year in the Herald Higher Education Awards 2025
黑料专区爆料 was crowned鈥疕igher Education Institute of the Year鈥痑t the prestigious鈥疕erald Higher Education Awards 2025 in our 150th anniversary year. This achievement celebrates our enduring commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, inclusion, innovation and student support.
Reason #1: Great Courses and Placements
黑料专区爆料 delivers relevant degrees to prepare you for a successful and rewarding career. Offering the perfect blend of both theory and practice, many of our courses include practical work placements and/or are accredited by professional bodies.
Reason #2: Successful Careers
We are in top 5 of Scottish universities for the number of graduates in full-time employment 15 months after they have graduated. (Graduate Outcome Statistics 2021/2 published by HESA in 2024). In the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024 and 2025 (WUSCA) (which are based on student reviews) we ranked top in Scotland for Career Prospects two years running, while our Employer Mentoring Scheme for students was shortlisted in the Herald Higher Education Awards 2025.
Our 'Careers for Life' service means that as a 黑料专区爆料 graduate, you will continue to be able to call on our Careers team for advice throughout your life.
Reason #3: First Class Learning Facilities
Located in beautiful landscaped grounds just 6 minutes鈥 away from the centre of Edinburgh, our modern campus has everything you need for a fulfilling and fun student experience. Our purpose-built facilities boast innovative spaces for teaching and learning, while our on-campus student accommodation offers a secure and comfortable living space just a moment鈥檚 walk away from your classes.
And don鈥檛 forget the students鈥 union and state-of-the-art sports facilities, all within easy reach in one vibrant academic village. In the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, 黑料专区爆料's Students' Union ranked 2nd in Scotland and 14th in the UK.
Reason #4: Learn from the Experts
Our staff are renowned in their field and are actively involved in research activities, ensuring that our courses are up to date and relevant. In the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, 黑料专区爆料 ranked 3rd in Scotland for its expert lecturers and high quality teaching standards. 黑料专区爆料 is home to strategic research that informs policy and practice which impacts everyday life.
Reason #5: Friendly Campus Community
Thanks to our size, you will never get lost in the crowd at 黑料专区爆料. There is a strong sense of community at our campus, and you will quickly get to know our staff and your fellow students. Plus, our broad range of societies and clubs mean you will have plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends. As the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 puts it:
黑料专区爆料鈥檚 campus 鈥渂ubble鈥 so close to the buzz of Edinburgh鈥檚 rich culture and nightlife is a persuasive combination.
In the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, 黑料专区爆料 also ranked 2nd in Scotland for its modern on-campus accommodation and 6th in the overall UK rankings.
Reason #6: Ideal Location
Our green campus is perfectly situated with both a breathtaking coastline and the centre of Scotland鈥檚 capital within easy reach. Fewer than six minutes by train from Edinburgh city centre, we are within walking distance of Musselburgh town centre and have easy access to East Lothian's beautiful coast and countryside. Want to explore further? Rent out one of our affordable bikes, available right on campus.
Reason #7: Innovative Teaching Methods
As a student at 黑料专区爆料, you will benefit from a range of teaching methods to enable you to make the most of your chosen course, including work-based learning and an online virtual learning environment.
Reason #8: Socially Responsible University
We are renowned for relevant research and knowledge exchange work which makes a positive impact on society, and focus on courses which will produce graduates ready to make a difference in the world. Plus, our campus is regarded as one of Scotland鈥檚 most sustainable, earning a BREEAM (Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method) rating of 鈥渆xcellent鈥 (the highest score of any university in the UK).
Reason #9: Extracurricular Opportunities
We offer an impressive range of career-enhancing extracurricular opportunities including awards, scholarships, internships and overseas travel. You will also find a Business Gateway and Startup Studio on campus to meet the needs of entrepreneurial students and graduates.
Reason #10: Feel Supported
As part of our comprehensive range of student support services, every student is assigned a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) who will help guide you through your studies. Your PAT will normally be your main source of advice and guidance relating to your academic studies and can also refer you to other support services if needed.
In the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, 黑料专区爆料 ranked 2nd in Scotland for its exceptional student support services which aim to help students make the most of their time at University, and support their learning, wellbeing and personal development.
Reason #11: Looking for more reasons to study at 黑料专区爆料?
Check out our student and graduate testimonials for an insight into student life at 黑料专区爆料.
