Student Accommodation near Edinburgh College Of Art

Edinburgh College of Art is one of the eleven art schools of University of Edinburgh. Established in 1760, Edinburgh College of Art boasts a rich history, culture and tradition. It offers 80 ground-breaking programs for its students. The QS World University Rankings has placed Edinburgh College of Art at the 17th position.

A few of the most famous artists and architects who graduated from Edinburgh College of Art include Sir Robert Matthew, Theodore S. Clerk, Patrick Nuttgens, Sarah Gough Adamson, Barbara Balmer and Violet Banks. Edinburgh College of Art commonly referred to as ECA, located in Edinburgh is an art, design, creative and performing arts school. It enjoys the reputation of being the oldest as well as the largest in Scotland for providing further education in architecture, art & design, music disciplines and history of art to more than two thousand students enrolled at the University of Edinburgh. The main mission of ECA is to promote critical enquiry through learning, scholarly research, teaching as well as education in creative practice, which has made it one of the most successful colleges in all of Europe.

According to The Complete University Guide Rankings of 2012, ECA was ranked 1st in Art and Design in the UK. Although founded in 1760, the college gained its current name and site in the year 1907. Earlier it was associated with Heriot-Watt University and since 2004, the degrees have been awarded by the University of Edinburgh. The merger between the College and University took place on the 1st August 2011 and combined with the School of Arts, Culture and Environment; it still exists in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences with the name of Edinburgh College of Art. Professor Chris Breward was appointed Principal of Edinburgh College of Art as well as the Vice Principal Creative Industries & Performing Arts of the University of Edinburgh in September 2011.

Students will find plenty of Edinburgh off campus student accommodation options near the campus. All our Edinburgh College of Art properties are located close to public transportation, have amazing facilities (like gyms, Instagrammable rooftop terraces, gaming lounges, theater rooms, and more), and a range of apartments. Share your accommodations with roommates, enjoy the luxury of an en suite room, or live solo in a studio. Students typically enjoy finding Edinburgh College of Art student accommodation at places like Sugarhouse Close, Student Castle Edinburgh, Portsburgh Court, The Old Printworks, Goods Corner, The Bridge House, and more.

Each area has unique qualities, but all offer excellent student accommodation choices close to Edinburgh College of Art. Let House Of Student help you find, compare, and book the ideal spot for your student housing. You can select a suitable student room from the wide variety of Edinburgh College of Art student accommodations, once you have made up your mind to study in Edinburgh. You could decide to live near the university campus or near the Edinburgh city centre, as per your preference.