A campus
university with
all the benefits
of a capital city
QMU is an attractive
campus university
located to the east of
Edinburgh. The beach,
countryside and shops
are all nearby, and it’s
just six minutes’ train
ride from all the
amenities of
Edinburgh’s stunning
city centre.
Location Campus living
Located fewer than six minutes by train
from Edinburgh city centre, the position
of our campus affords spectacular views
across Edinburgh including East
Lothian’s attractive coastline and Arthur’s
Seat, an extinct volcano in the middle of
Scotland’s capital city. A campus university offers everything
you need in the one place, and at QMU
everything is close to hand. Our
academic building houses the core
teaching areas including lecture theatres,
classrooms, seminar rooms, labs, and
clinics for our health courses. It also
includes our Learning Resources Centre
– the hub of our campus – which, aside
from library facilities, offers numerous
study spaces and a plethora of IT
facilities to support your studies.
The campus is easy to reach by car,
public transport and train from Edinburgh
city centre, and also offers easy access
to the coastal town of Musselburgh and
beyond into East Lothian. The N1 Cycle
Route runs alongside the campus,
making QMU easily accessible by bike.
The A1 is also located next to the
campus, which ensures quick access to
the Borders, Northumberland and the
rest of England. Less than half an hour’s
drive away is Edinburgh International
Airport which offers access to several UK
cities, Europe and beyond.
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Catering facilities are also located within
the main academic building, and our
food court offers a wide variety of eating
options. There is also a shop on campus
offering basic groceries and snacks, and
a Starbucks outlet.
Across University Square, beyond a
central outdoor space with tables and
benches for you to enjoy during the
summer months, are the sports centre,
drama and performance spaces, the
Students’ Union (SU) bar/cafe area,
Maggie’s, and the SU office area. The SU
office area is the place to go for