Education Beyond Borders (EBB) is how the University of Edinburgh responds to global displacement in higher education – supporting students whose studies have been disrupted and academics who have been forced to leave their institutions or countries. We do this through funding, support, and collaborative and community-led initiatives, helping displaced scholars to continue their education and rebuild their futures.

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EBB offers scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students and academics who have been displaced or are at risk.

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Support is a core part of EBB. From welcome to graduation, we support students throughout their time in Edinburgh.
 

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We work with a range of organisations to support displaced scholars and to share knowledge and information.

 

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Our research focuses on forced migration, displacement, and what it takes to make higher education genuinely accessible for displaced scholars.

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Read the latest stories about Education Beyond Borders and our community.

 

Global Community brings together specialist services and targeted initiatives that support the University’s people in an increasingly complex global environment. 

The University’s response and support for those impacted by global emergencies and situations is available on our University of Sanctuary website.

We share news, events, volunteer programmes, and other opportunities to support and celebrate our EBB community.