Induction timetable for the 2026/27 International Foundation Programme (IFP) at the University of Edinburgh. Our IFP Welcome Week and Induction will take place at the University of Edinburgh's Holyrood Campus from 9:00am Monday 14 September in Paterson’s Land LG34 on the Holyrood Campus. The induction period will run each day until Friday 18 September 2026. More information on the first meeting location can be found via the links below: Location | Centre for Open Learning | Centre for open learningPaterson's Land - Campus MapsThere will also be student volunteers at the venue to help guide you to LG34.Please ensure that you arrive in good time as this week is mandatory. If you are unable to attend, please e-mail col.ifp@ed.ac.uk as soon as possible to let us know. The purpose of this week is to introduce you to the campus, prepare you for starting classes and allow you to meet your peers as well as our IFP team.Here is the schedule for the induction week with more details about what will be covered: DayTimesLocationsActivitiesMonday 14 September9:00-12:30 BSTPaterson’s Land, LG 34,Holyrood RoadLink to venue map>Introductions to the IFP team, drop-in session for getting connected to University systems, Programme briefing, campus tour with 2025/26 IFP students.Tuesday 15 September9:30-13:00 BSTBessie Watson Lecture Hall,Outreach Centre, Holyrood Road Link to venue map>Get to know your fellow students, technical briefing, course choice event, maths diagnostic activity.Wednesday 16 September10:00-12:30 BSTPaterson’s Land, LG 34,Holyrood RoadLink to venue map>Student support at the Centre and wider university services.Thursday 17 September10:00-12:30 BST Hugh Robson Building, Lecture Theatre, G.04, 15 George SquareLink to venue map>Visa briefing, opportunities to get involved with in the University, the IFP Buddies scheme, question and answer with 2025/26 IFP students.Friday 18 SeptemberAny time you likeWherever you likeGuided activities to complete including revision of induction information and getting ready for Week 1 of teaching.Friday 18 September9:00 BST (BCBES students only)Meet at The Nook Cafe, Paterson's Land (formerly LG13), Holyrood RoadLink to venue map>STEM Field TripYou can learn more about how to complete your check-in as an international student via the link below: International Student Check-In More details can be found on the IFP Unconditional Offer Holder Hubs: Visit the CAHSS IFP Hub . Visit the STEM IFP Hub This article was published on Wednesday 28 August 2024
