United Kingdom — 2027-2028

Erasmus WhatsApp Groups Edinburgh 2027-2028

Active groups
0
Academic year
2027-2028
Opens
May — July
View of Edinburgh
Edinburgh · United Kingdom
(Status)

The Edinburgh groups for 2027-2028 are not open yet

There is no verified Edinburgh group for the 2027-2028 academic year yet. Each cycle's groups usually open between May and July of the preceding year, once places are confirmed. We only publish a group once its invite link genuinely works, so this page will update as soon as a Edinburgh group is confirmed.

In the meantime, here is what we do know about Edinburgh:

(The city)

Erasmus in Edinburgh: what to know first

A castle, Arthur's Seat and the August festival. A storybook city with world-renowned universities.

The Edinburgh groups for the 2027-2028 academic year are not run by any institution: they are opened by students arriving that same year, usually between the spring and summer before. They fill in waves — first the people with a confirmed place, then the ones locking down housing — which is why a group created too early often stalls half empty.

You do not need to join all of them. Start with the one that solves your most urgent problem in Edinburgh, and add the rest once you have an arrival date.

In Edinburgh the general group is usually the best way in: it is where everything else gets arranged.

(Scores)

Edinburgh scored on ten signals

Our editorial rating of Edinburgh, from 0 to 100 on each signal.

Academic level
90
Safety
85
Nature
80
Nightlife
70
Transport links
70
Housing
70
Student atmosphere
60
Food
60
Affordability
30
Weather
10
(The balance)

The best and worst of Edinburgh

This comes straight from the scores we publish for Edinburgh — the same ones shown as bars on its city page. The good and the bad, unvarnished.

+ In favour of Edinburgh
  • universities with real academic standing
  • a very strong sense of safety
  • nature and weekend trips within easy reach
− Against Edinburgh
  • harsh weather, especially in winter
  • a high cost of living
(Cost of living)

What living in Edinburgh costs

The reference prices we use for Edinburgh. Handy for judging whether a room offered in a 2027-2028 group is priced fairly or padded.

€1,063

Room / rent per month

€85

Transport pass

€7

A beer

Rough monthly floor in Edinburgh
€1,204

Rent + transport + eight drinks a month. It is a floor, not a full budget: no food, tuition or travel included.

(Safety)

Before you join a Edinburgh group

Erasmus groups are also hunting ground for rental scams, especially in Edinburgh when demand spikes. Three rules head off almost every problem:

  1. 01Never pay a deposit or a holding fee for a room you have not seen, contract or no contract: it is the most common scam and the most expensive.
  2. 02Be wary of anyone who pulls you out of the group into a private chat to close the deal fast and under pressure.
  3. 03A price far below the city reference is almost never a bargain; it is the bait.
Read the full guide on rental scams
(Frequent questions)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there Edinburgh groups for 2027-2028 yet?

None for Edinburgh in 2027-2028 has a working link yet. We would rather list nothing than dead links.

When do the Edinburgh groups for 2027-2028 open?

Between May and July of the preceding year. They are opened by the students arriving in Edinburgh, not the university, so there is no official date.

How much does a room in Edinburgh cost?

Around 1063 € a month for a room in Edinburgh. Far below that figure, be suspicious.

Is it safe to join a Edinburgh WhatsApp group?

MyErasmus does not manage or moderate these groups. The real risk is rental scams in Edinburgh: never pay a deposit for a room you have not seen.

Can I join before my place is confirmed?

Yes, it is the norm in Edinburgh. Check anything important with your international office.

Can I submit a Edinburgh group that already exists?

Yes, via the submit button. We review it by hand and only publish it if the link works.

MyErasmus does not manage or moderate external WhatsApp groups. Links are verified periodically but may become inactive. Always exercise caution when joining external groups.