Why QMU ?
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 a six minute train ride from all the amenities of Edinburgh ’ s stunning city centre .
Location
The position of our campus affords spectacular views across Edinburgh including East Lothian ’ s attractive coastline and Arthur ’ s Seat , an extinct volcano that is a much loved landmark in the middle of Scotland ’ s capital city .
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 beautiful 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 well beyond .
Campus living
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 , apart from library facilities , offers numerous study spaces and a plethora of IT facilities to support your studies .
Across University Square there is the sports centre , drama and performance spaces , the Students ’ Union ( SU ) bar / cafe area and the SU office area . The SU office area is the place to go for information on SU activities , advice and information on sports and societies . For more information on the SU , see page 33 . Our sports facilities include a gym
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and impressive sports hall , as well as an astro turf pitch , weights room and a dance studio . For students on our drama and performance courses , there is a dedicated theatre space , which is used for learning and teaching , as well as for public performances on campus . Drama students also have access to rehearsal and workshop spaces within this area of the campus .
Student accommodation
Less than a minute ’ s walk from the academic building is our Student Village , which has 800 study bedrooms each forming part of a self-contained flat . For more information on accommodation , see page 32 .