We offer sport-specific support to teams and individual athletes competing at the highest level. Edinburgh mixes architectural beauty and history with a lively, fun environment and has regularly been voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world. As part of our Performance Programme, you will develop your athletic and academic skills in tandem, competing for one of the United Kingdom’s best sporting higher education institutions and studying at a university that is consistently ranked in the top 50 in the world.Further InformationAthlete supportElite Athlete Access PolicyAthlete scholarshipsStudying at the University of EdinburghThe support we offer is designed to allow University of Edinburgh teams and individuals to compete at the highest level in University, Scottish, British and international competitions such as the Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sport scholars We offer essential sporting and academic support for student athletes who compete in an individual capacity and who are committed to succeeding on the international stage. Basketball (Women) Performance Basketball Women aims to create a women’s basketball programme to match our world class academic standings. Global Endurance Project The University of Edinburgh’s Global Endurance Project was set up in partnership with Scottish Athletics to provide a performance development programme for athletes competing in middle & long distance track, cross country, road, and mountain running. Fencing (Women) The fencing programme is a balance between sport-specific strength & conditioning and fencing specific training. Hockey (Men) Each year Edinburgh University Men's Hockey Club selects 18 players to be part of the Team Performance Programme. Hockey (Women) Each year Edinburgh University Women's Hockey Club selects 18 players to be part of the Team Performance Programme. Netball Join our successful Netball Performance Programme Orienteering The Orienteering Performance Programme provides a top-class training environment and support structure to the best orienteers in the UK. Rowing The Performance Rowing programme aims to develop athletes to national and international standard, whether they arrive as experienced juniors or complete novices. Rugby (Men) Edinburgh University Rugby Club is going into its fifth season as part of the Team Performance Programme at the University of Edinburgh. Rugby (Women) Join our successful Rugby Performance Programme for Women. Swimming Performance Swimming at the University of Edinburgh was established in 2008 and since then has become the leading swim programme in Scotland and one of the leading programmes in the UK. This article was published on 2024-05-13
