University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh and purpose-built student accommodation

University of Edinburgh is listed in the PBSAX directory as a higher-education provider connected to UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Edinburgh. Profile fields such as campuses, related schemes, and websites come from PBSAX records and public sources linked on this page, including 12 linked schemes. Use the profile to open those schemes and the matching city hub, then confirm intake and accommodation policy on the university’s own publications and HESA provider statistics.

Private PBSA that serves University of Edinburgh students still needs its own operator file — including ANUK/Unipol National Code membership where the Renters’ Rights Act section 32 pathway under SI 2026/327 is used for fixed-term tenancies from 1 May 2026. Browse the directory, schemes for sale, and accreditation codes.

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University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland~40,625 students

The University of Edinburgh is a world-leading public research university established in 1582, committed to delivering impact for the common good. It achieves this through high-quality research and teaching, engaging with local and global communities to address societal challenges.

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The University of Edinburgh is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded by the town council under the authority of a royal charter from King James VI in 1582 and officially opened in 1583, it is one of Scotland's four ancient universities and the sixth-oldest university in continuous operation in the English-speaking world. The university played a crucial role in Edinburgh becoming a leading intellectual centre during the Scottish Enlightenment and contributed to the city being nicknamed the "Athens of the North".

PBSA Demand

Historic-core and Southside scarcity. Global brand and international share support high rents; Scottish tax/regulatory net yields need explicit modelling.

Campus catchment

balanced
Students
40,625
Nearby beds (~2 mi)
6,341
Beds / 100 students
15.6
Schemes tracked
12

Balanced nearby stock — about 15.6 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.

Operator concentration nearby

Profile
Russell Group / Top 20 Global
City avg rent
£160-£250/week
City occupancy
96-99%
City yield range
5.0-6.5%
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Key Information

Crest / logo
University of Edinburgh crest / logo
City
Edinburgh
Region
Scotland
Student population (approx)
40,625

PBSA Near This University

12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 6,341 beds

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PropertyBedsDistanceOperatorCity
South Bridge92< 0.1 miHello StudentEdinburgh
Potterrow1510.1 miFresh Student LivingEdinburgh
Lady Nicolson Court430.2 miStudent RoostEdinburgh
Straits Mile7000.4 miPrestige Student LivingEdinburgh
Sugarhouse Close20270.4 miUnite StudentsEdinburgh
Buccleuch Street5340.4 miHello StudentEdinburgh
Yugo Arran House1800.4 mi—Edinburgh
Brewers Court880.5 miStudent RoostEdinburgh
Panmure Court680.5 miStudent RoostEdinburgh
Hello Student Buccleuch Street1800.5 mi—Edinburgh
Chalmers Street2510.5 miUnite StudentsEdinburgh
Portsburgh Court20270.5 miStudent RoostEdinburgh

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