Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Laura-Rose
From: ECE Paris
To: Napier Uni
2025 • Fall
Buses go everywhere, one ticket is 2.20£ and a day ticket is 5£ with tap tap cap. I recommend getting the free bus card for people under 22 year old. Pubs have…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around 700£/month
Where was it located?
8min by foot from Haymarket Station
How can someone find this place?
napier uni website for residences
Would you recommend it?
I liked that I had my own room and bathroom. It was a flat for 8 people with a shared kitchen. I would probably choose an accommodation like this one again or a real apartment if I stayed longer than 4 months.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Potterrow events are very nice and affordable. Also the ENSA (edinburgh napier student association ) events were top notch and mostly free!
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I had 3D modelling very interesting, Games Engineering and Data Management. The lectures were boring but I liked the practicals. In anay case i didn't come to Edinburgh for the classes but for the country.
Do you have some tips?
I was on Merchiston Campus, but all three campuses are very cool. Registration was pretty simple.
Best trips to do?
If you ask for the free bus card you can go pretty much everywhere for free ! It is very nice. I recommend visiting the town nearby and also going on day trips towards Ilse of Skye and center Scotland.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Edinburgh?
Buses go everywhere, one ticket is 2.20£ and a day ticket is 5£ with tap tap cap. I recommend getting the free bus card for people under 22 year old. Pubs have activities every night from pub quiz to live music. Christmas period is wonderful and full of life.
Nataliia
From: IE University
To: University of Edinburgh
2025 • Fall
some business are nice, depends on the teacher. some teachers are really bad at teaching and are not enthusiastic and speak english badly..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
980 euros
Where was it located?
20 mins from uni
How can someone find this place?
university website
Would you recommend it?
yes, it is nice and reletively cheap comparing to renting an appartment here + it is easier than find an apartment
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
i am not interested in bars or clubs. so can't recommend any
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
some business are nice, depends on the teacher. some teachers are really bad at teaching and are not enthusiastic and speak english badly..
Do you have some tips?
i would pick it again i think
Best trips to do?
a lot of places to travel too, but way more expencive than in Spain
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Edinburgh?
transport card is expansive, and the city is not that big to buy one
