Explore a range of helpful resources from the University of Edinburgh to support you in preparing for PhD study. You'll find guidance on applications and interviews, advice on postgraduate life, and videos sharing what it's really like to be a PhD student. Advice for PhD applicantsLife as an International StudentA Day in my PhD Life videos by E4 DTP studentsPhD Application Tips | Edinburgh Student Journal of ScienceInterview Tips for PhD candidates I Edinburgh Student Journal of ScienceUK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) | a charity dedicated to supporting international students and the professionals at the institutions, students' unions, and organisations that work closely with them This article was published on Wednesday 10 September 2025