Our location

The Institute of Genetics and Cancer is located on the University of Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital Campus, in the beautiful and vibrant city of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh life

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Despite its compact size, the city of Edinburgh has something for everyone. All year round, Edinburgh is a cultural hub, attracting the best in film, music, art and entertainment to its many cinemas, galleries, theatres and concert halls.

Its host of great pubs, clubs, restaurants, parks, gardens, shops and sport centres, makes Edinburgh an exciting and thriving place to live, study and work.

Further information: the city of Edinburgh.

Campus life

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The Western General Hospital Campus is located in the North of the city, overlooking the beautiful Fettes College, and is only a short walk from Inverleith Park and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Facilities on the campus include:

• Institute bike parking (secure internal and external)
• Nucleus Café and social space within the Institute
• Cash machine
• Shops
• University of Edinburgh medical library
• Multi-faith chapel

Why study in Edinburgh?

Find out why Edinburgh is regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world.

With one of the best universities in the world, Edinburgh also tops the list for atmosphere, positive reputation and desirability, beating off competition from London and York. The capital also fairs well in terms of cultural experience, safety for visitors, cuisine and variety of shops. Read more about Edinburgh on the University of Edinburgh website.

Students | The University of Edinburgh

The University offers an interest free transport loan for purchasing a bus or train season ticket and the option of saving at least 30% on the cost of acquiring a bike and safety equipment through the Cycle to Work scheme.