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# Learn, create and achieve at Edinburgh College of Art

Find out what studying with us could be like.

[Investigate our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/study)

## Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) brings together creative practices that shape the world around us.

We deliver innovative teaching, research and public engagement in an inclusive and sustainable environment with outstanding services and facilities to support your ambitions.

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.

[About us](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/about-us)
[Visit our staff directory](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/people)

## 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)

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Research

## ECA research podcast: Artful Inquiry

Explore the cutting-edge research shaping our world in the Edinburgh College of Art podcast.

[Find out more about our research podcast](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/eca-research-podcast-artful-inquiry)

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.

[Find out more about our research](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/research)

Image: Charlene Scott

Visit us

## Join us on one of our campus tours

[See dates and booking information](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/event/campus-tours)

## 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)

[See all events](https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/events)