# Postgraduate study
**Source**: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/applying/postgraduate
**Parent**: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international
A postgraduate degree is a second degree for university graduates, leading to a masters or PhD qualification. Some of our postgraduate degrees are taught entirely online so you can study while you work, wherever you live.
Applications for second degrees should be made directly to the University of Edinburgh.
The University uses an online application system which can be found on the right-hand side of each programme page within the degree finder.
To find your programme page, please use the degree programme link below:
[Postgraduate degree programmes](https://postgraduate.degrees.ed.ac.uk/)
[Apply online](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/applying)
## Entrance requirements
Entry to many areas of the University is very competitive, so high standards of performance are generally required. Specific requirements vary from course to course.
[Search entry requirements by region](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/postgraduate-entry)
[English language requirements](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/english/postgraduate)
## Postgraduate Open Day
If you are thinking of applying for postgraduate study at Edinburgh, the best way to find out more about the University is to come and visit.
[Postgraduate Open Day](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/open-day)
## Postgraduate enquires
Have a question about postgraduate studies? Fill out a form to help us route your enquiry to the correct department, chat to our students about their student experience and find out more about postgraduate student life at Edinburgh through our Student Stories blog.
[Postgraduate enquiry form](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/contact)
[Chat to our student ambassadors](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/student-life/student-chat)
[Student Stories blog](https://studentstories.ed.ac.uk/tag/postgraduate/)
This article was published on
2024-11-12