Welcome to Edinburgh
Welcome to the vibrant and historic student community of Edinburgh! Get ready for an exhilarating freshers’ week filled with events, nightlife, and opportunities to form lifelong friendships.
Freshers’ week is the perfect time to explore the city’s vibrant social scene with exclusive parties designed specifically for new students.
Explore all the biggest freshers week events in Edinburgh below
Next Event
Upcoming Events
Edinburgh Freshers Week
Freshers’ week in Edinburgh is an unforgettable experience, offering a perfect blend of academic introductions and social festivities. Edinburgh’s nightlife is legendary, with an wide range of bars, clubs and live venues catering to every music taste.
Edinburgh is home to four fantastic Universities: The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier, Heriott-Watt and Queen Margaret University. You can find dedicated group chats for each below. Join your chat today and connect with fellow freshers and start planning your freshers’ week adventures today.
WHATSAPP CHATS
Join your Whatsapp chat group to connect with your fellow undergraduates starting University in 2024. Useful for discussing student life, course material, enrolment, social activities and more!
UNIVERSITY FACEBOOK GROUPS
Join your University chat group to connect with your course and flat-mates. You’ll find key information on the latest University news, societies and freshers events.
FIND YOUR FLATMATES
It couldn’t be easier to find your course and flat-mates. Simply visit your University Linktree Page to find your course and accommodation group.
Explore our Brands
FRESHERS WEEK FAQ'S
Can’t find the answer here? Message the Edinburgh Freshers Page and a team member will be on hand to assist you.
When is Edinburgh Freshers Week?
Your welcome week and arrival date will depend on your University and student accommodation.
- University of Edinburgh: TBC
- Heriot-Watt University: TBC
- Edinburgh Napier University: TBC
- Queen Margaret University: TBC
WHAT EVENTS ARE GOING ON DURING FRESHERS?
Edinburgh freshers week is guaranteed to be packed with some huge events that you do not want to miss! You can find the full line-up of all the biggest events in our ‘Freshers Events’ section.
HOW DO I COLLECT MY WRISTBAND?
Wristband collection details will be announced here by September. If you’ve purchased a wristband, you will also be emailed information about wristband collection location and times closer to Freshers Week.
CAN I BUY FOR SOMEONE ELSE?
Yes, you can purchase a ticket or wristband for a friend or family member too. Each ticket comes with a unique barcode that will be scanned upon entry. As long as whoever you’re buying for is using a separate barcode to you, both tickets will be valid. Please note, the ticket DOES NOT need to be in their name.
DO I NEED TO BRING ID TO THE EVENTS?
Yes, bring one to be safe. Most nightclub venues will require you to present a Valid 18+ Government ID such as a Driver’s License or Passport upon entry.
WHEN DO I NEED TO ARRIVE BY?
For most events, doors open at 10pm. However, check your ticket for the confirmed time. We advise students to arrive early to avoid lengthy queues and guarantee entry.
WHAT HAPPENS IF EVENTS GET CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19?
COVID19 Protection Policy: We would like our customers to have peace of mind when they purchase from us. Therefore, in the unfortunate case that our freshers events do not take place on the displayed date due to nightclubs/bars still remaining closed: – We will postpone the event until a later date (when nightclubs/bars are reopened & it is safe for us all to party again) & your ticket will STILL BE VALID for that date. – If we are forced to CANCEL the event, we will issue a FULL refund on any ticket or wristband you have purchased.
Student Discounts
Sign up here for exclusive discounts
STUDENT RESOURCES
Browse the latest blogs written by students, full of tips for Edinburgh freshers. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest social events, student discounts, part-time jobs as well as help answer some of the most common questions students have about University.
