There are a number of different routes to applying as a visiting student, depending on your status and what part of the College you are interested in visiting.
Please read the following information carefully and familiarise yourself with our College structure to ensure your query reaches the correct person. They will then be able to advise you of the next steps in the application process.
Undergraduate visiting and non-graduating students (NGS)
| Type of student | Location of proposed visit | Contact |
| Undergraduate visiting/NGS | Edinburgh Medical School - Deanery of Clinical Sciences The deanery welcomes students who wish to visit Edinburgh to gain research experience in one of our research laboratories but only where prior agreement has already been given by the host supervisor. Visits are restricted to three months. | Dcs.postgraduate@ed.ac.uk |
| Undergraduate visiting/NGS | Edinburgh Medical School - Deanery of Biomedical Sciences The deanery welcomes students who wish to visit Edinburgh to gain research experience in one of our research laboratories but only where prior agreement has already been given by the host supervisor. Visits are restricted to 12 months. | |
| Undergraduate visiting/NGS | Edinburgh Medical School - Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences The deanery welcomes students who wish to visit Edinburgh to gain research experience in one of our research laboratories but only where prior agreement has already been given by the host supervisor. Visits are restricted to three months. Students are not permitted in the Usher Institute. | student-admin@igc.ed.ac.uk |
| Undergraduate visiting/NGS | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies For students interested in research laboratories: students are only permitted in the Roslin Institute. For students interested in animal hospitals: a limited amount of places are available for undergraduate veterinary medicine students from external universities to see practice in our animal hospitals. Students are only permitted in animal hospitals if they are enrolling under "Seeing Practice".
| Laboratories:
Animal hospitals: Visit Seeing Practice
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Please also note that no visiting students are permitted in hospitals. If you are a medical student looking for a medical elective placement at Edinburgh, visit the link below.
Undergraduate Erasmus students
Currently, the College of Medicine only has the following reciprocal ERASMUS agreements for visiting students:
Biomedical Sciences
- Karolinska Institute
- Leiden University Medical Centre
Veterinary Medicine
- University of Oslo
- University of Toulouse
| Type of student | Location of proposed visit | Contact |
| Erasmus undergraduate student | Deanery of Biomedical Sciences | BMTO@ed.ac.uk |
| Erasmus undergraduate student | Veterinary Medicine | g.t.pearson@ed.ac.uk |
Undergraduate Erasmus+ students
| Type of student | Location of proposed visit | Contact |
| Erasmus+ | Edinburgh Medical School - Deanery of Clinical Sciences The deanery welcomes students who wish to visit Edinburgh to gain research experience in one of our research laboratories but only where prior agreement has already been given by the host supervisor. | Dcs.postgraduate@ed.ac.uk |
| Erasmus+ | Edinburgh Medical School - Deanery of Biomedical Sciences The deanery welcomes students who wish to visit Edinburgh to gain research experience in one of our research laboratories but only where prior agreement has already been given by the host supervisor. | |
| Erasmus+ | Edinburgh Medical School - Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences The deanery welcomes students who wish to visit Edinburgh to gain research experience in one of our research laboratories but only where prior agreement has already been given by the host supervisor. Visits are restricted to three months. Students are not permitted in the Usher Institute. | student-admin@igc.ed.ac.uk |
| Erasmus+ | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies For students interested in research laboratories: students are only permitted in the Roslin Institute. For students interested in animal hospitals: a limited amount of places are available for undergraduate veterinary medicine students from external universities to see practice in our animal hospitals. Students are only permitted in animal hospitals if they are enrolling under "Seeing Practice". | Laboratories:
Animal hospitals: Visit Seeing Practice |
Postgraduate students
Visit the Postgraduate Study pages for application details and selection criteria.
Visiting Students - Postgraduate Study
Further information
Applicants with a disability
We encourage enquiries and applications from disabled applicants and students, including those with specific learning impairments. The Student Disability Service gives a general guide to facilities for disabled students and information on access to specific support can be provided on request.
Eligibility criteria
All visiting students must meet College entry requirements for our degree programmes, including English level requirements.
Undergraduate Student Requirements
Entry requirements and visas
All visiting and students must meet standard College entry requirements for undergraduate students, including English level requirements for students whose first language is not English.
If you are a non-EEA national, our Edinburgh Global Office can advise you on what type of visa you will require to come here as a visiting student.
Evidence of English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of good written and spoken English skills. The level of English language qualifications that are required depends on your programme.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees will be charged as appropriate.
Visiting undergraduate tuition fees
Related Links
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine organisational structure