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Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) brings together creative practices that shape the world around us.
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Located in the historic Old Town of one of the world’s greatest cultural cities, we are part of the University of Edinburgh. The University is consistently ranked one of the best 50 universities in the world.
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News and features
[Work by Kate Fowle, Year 1 History of Art, Edinburgh College of Art
Fashion students present zines and illustrations to National Museums Scotland curators
The final work was reviewed by a panel of museum staff.](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/news/fashion-students-present-zines-and-illustrations-national-museums-scotland-curators) [The EMS300 official tartan
Textiles student designs official tartan for Edinburgh Medical School’s 300th anniversary
ECA students pitched ideas for the celebratory tartan.](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/news/textiles-student-designs-official-tartan-edinburgh-medical-schools-300th-anniversary) [Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets an SCF student representative at the exhibition. Image: Donghua University
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits ECA joint institute in Shanghai during trade talks
He met with students from Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation (SCF).](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/news/prime-minister-sir-keir-starmer-visits-eca-joint-institute-shanghai-during-trade-talks) [L-R: Winners Tracy Jones and Es Devlin, with Rosina. Image: Critics' Circle Visual Arts and Architecture
Critics' Circle Visual Arts and Architecture
Wearable Critics’ Circle Awards designed by Jewellery & Silversmithing graduate
Rosina Payan Pecorelli’s graduation pieces were spotted by a leading critic at New Designers, which led to the high-profile commission.](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/news/wearable-critics-circle-awards-designed-jewellery-silversmithing-graduate)
Research
ECA research podcast: Artful Inquiry
Explore the cutting-edge research shaping our world in the Edinburgh College of Art podcast.
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Research
Research as inquiry and experiment
ECA is a vibrant and internationally-engaged interdisciplinary hub for creative innovation embedded within the world-leading University of Edinburgh.
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Upcoming Events
[19 Jan '26
25 May '26
14:30 - 15:30
Campus Tours Campus tours
Our next set of campus tours will be running from January to May 2026, every Monday from 14:30 – 15:30, following the Central Campus and King’s Buildings tours.
Various
Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/event/campus-tours) [10 Mar '26
13:10 - 13:55
Performance / concert
Concerts at the University Lunchtime concert with Robin Michael (cello) and Anna Michels (piano)
Join us for a free lunchtime concert with pieces for cello and piano.
Robin Michael (cello) & Anna Michels (piano)
Reid Concert Hall, Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/event/lunchtime-concert-robin-michael-cello-and-anna-michels-piano) [18 Mar '26
14:00 - 15:00
Open Day
Discovery Days 2026 Discovery Day School Sessions
Join us for our Postgraduate Discovery Day.
Various
Online](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/event/discovery-day-school-sessions)