World-class degrees for world-class orienteers

One of the most highly regarded of its kind in the UK, the University of Edinburgh Performance Sport Programme enables athletes to achieve a world-class degree and perform to the best of their ability.

All Blacks Rugby training in UoE Performance Gym (2014) Training to be the best Our training programme makes use of the state-of-the-art facilities of the University of Edinburgh Sport & Exercise as well as the excellent terrain in Scotland and North East Swedish World Champion and England. On average, we train 8 times a Performance Sport Athlete, Linnea Gustafsson week and regularly take part in high-profile orienteering events. A world-class city Edinburgh mixes architectural beauty and Compete at the highest level history with a lively, fun environment and We train closely with the Scottish Elite Quick Facts has regularly been voted as one of the most Development Squad and attend all Academic and desirable places to live in the world. As part selection races for the Great Britain Team. sporting success of our Performance Programme, you will Our orienteers also participate in the develop your athletic and academic skills British Championships and the Scottish World top 50 in tandem, competing for one of the United Orienteering League. University Kingdom’s best sporting higher education 3rd in BUCS 2014/15 institutions and studying at a University that is consistently ranked in the top 50 in Dedicated coaching the world: and support • Over 650 degree programmes • Flexible study Be part of a world • Ranked 18th in the world for graduate class team employability Leading the way Our Orienteering Team was founded in 2008 and pioneered our Performance Sport Example of the sort terrain the team trains on offering. Since then, it has led by example, sending athletes to major sporting events Set your to Edinburgh around the world, including the Jukola Relay We are always looking for ambitious, Contact us in , the Junior and Senior World academic athletes to realise their potential Championships and the World Cup. with us. You can view our entry requirements at sport.ed.ac.uk and our Elite Athlete Policy.  A world-class experience As a Winning Students Centre of Excellence, Mark.Nixon In return for your dedication and hard work, scholarships are available for students on @ed.ac.uk we will offer you world-class training facilities our Orienteering Programme. and support to allow you to be the best you We look forward to welcoming the next  can be: generation of world-class orienteers to our 0131 651 4372 • A full-time, professional coach Performance Programme and hope to hear • Academic support from you soon. • Lifestyle and nutritional advice  • Access to the world-renowned FASIC For more information on fees and funding, Visit sport.ed.ac.uk Sport & Exercise Medicine Clinic go to: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding. for more information