Your community

The University of Edinburgh is your community. It's a place where you will always belong and somewhere you can find people - whether other alumni, staff or students - who are ready to support, inspire and encourage you. The community includes over 300,000 of your fellow graduates, and there are a number of things you can do to stay connected with them and the rest of the University.

“Reach out to alumni from the University who are positioned in the fields you aspire to enter. These connections can provide not only mentorship but also potentially offer direct leads on job openings and projects.”

Ian, 2023 Medicinal and Biological Chemistry graduate
 

Now is the perfect time to make sure your details are up-to-date in the Alumni Portal. You can continue to use it after graduation and you'll find new content there that's tailored to your new alumni status.

Keeping your contact details up-to-date also means that the University can keep in touch with you with relevant news and opportunities.

Log-in to the Alumni Portal


The Edinburgh alumni community is very active on social media, with conversation, nostalgia, opportunities and stories being shared on a daily basis. You can join in on these channels:

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Important notice: Without the traditional photo opportunities graduation ceremonies provide, we know there will be a temptation to share images of your degree certificate on social media with friends and family instead to celebrate your success. But we want to warn you of the dangers of doing so.  Logos, crests, signatories, stamps, holograms and wording are unique to each university and certificate designs change annually to help prevent forgeries. By sharing these features publicly, counterfeiters can copy them and produce fakes. Help prevent forgery and degree fraud by keeping your certificate safe from the hands of fraudsters.


In your first year as a new graduate, you will receive Multi Story Edinburgh, our newsletter especially for the Class of 2025 that includes careers news and opportunities, stories from your fellow graduates, and links to relevant resources. 

There's also an accompanying podcast which brings you stories, experiences and wisdom of your fellow alumni. 

The podcast


As a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, you are joining a global community of over 300,000 people that brings with it the chance to make connections and seek opportunities all over the world. Find a club in your city, or a network with particular interests - you are never far from Edinburgh, wherever you are in the world.  

Find out more about your global community


The Being Edinburgh Alumni Award celebrates exceptional alumni who have made a transformative impact in their fields and communities. This prestigious award acknowledges those who are shaping the future with integrity, innovation, and a commitment to change on a global or local scale.   

You can find out more about the award and how to participate in the future on its dedicated website. 

Being Edinburgh


You may have finished your studies at Edinburgh, but you can still take advantage of certain campus facilities that can help you on your journey after graduation - including library and gym memberships, free on-campus WiFi, and access to Edinburgh University Students' Association venues.

Alumni benefits


You have access to exclusive alumni discounts and special offers including on accommodation, venue hire, and official University merchandise. 

Discounts and special offers for alumni


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