Police are concerned for the safety of Sanjay Dhital, a 23-year-old Nepalese student at Telford College.
He disappeared from his Elm Row flat on 26 December and has not been heard of since by family or friends.
This behaviour is said to be 'extremely out of character'.
He is described as 5’ 6” tall, of slim build with unkempt black hair and a stubbly complexion. He may now have some facial hair or a beard.
If you have seen him or know of his whereabouts, please contact Lothian and Borders Police as soon as possible at Tel. 0131 311 3131; or, anonymously, Crimestoppers at Tel. 0800 555 111.