About University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is a historic Russell Group university at the heart of Scotland's capital, delivering research-led teaching across medicine, informatics, arts, law, and social sciences with a global student community.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 45,000 total students
- • 18,000 international students
- • 330 student societies
Location
- • Located in Edinburgh
- • Public university
- • Established 1583
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, MD, LLM
Popular Subjects
Informatics and Artificial IntelligenceMedicine and Veterinary MedicineBusiness SchoolArchitecture and DesignLaw and Social Policy
Student-Staff Ratio
13 : 1
Faculties & Departments
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Edinburgh College of Art, School of Law, School of Social and Political Science, Moray House School of Education
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Edinburgh Medical School, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences
College of Science and Engineering
School of Informatics, School of Engineering, School of Chemistry, School of GeoSciences
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Standard entry typically AAA-ABB at A level or 34-38 IB points; some programmes use contextual offers.
Alternatives: Scottish Advanced Highers AA, International Foundation Programme with 70% overall
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 80
UCAT for Medicine • Portfolio and interview for Edinburgh College of Art
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: A UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent; research programmes often expect a master's with distinction.
GPA: 0
IELTS: 7
R 6.5 / W 6.5 / L 6.5 / S 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 90
Research proposal and supervisor match for PhD • CV and two academic references
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £27,000
- Postgraduate: £27,000
- Foundation: £21,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £7,800
- Food: £2,400
- Transport: £900
- Entertainment: £1,400
- Other: £1,100
- Total: £13,600
Scholarships
Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship
MeritValue: £10,000 (Tuition fee reduction)
International fee status • Outstanding academic record • Strong personal statement
Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarship
InternationalValue: £5,000 (Partial)
Applicants from eligible countries • Unconditional offer for full-time master's • Demonstrated leadership
Deadline: 2025-06-03
Campus & Facilities
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL
Historic campus spread across Edinburgh's World Heritage city centre, with modern facilities at King's Buildings science campus
Size: 665 acres
Facilities
Academic
Main Library, McEwan Hall, Informatics Forum, Business School
Research
Edinburgh BioQuarter, Roslin Institute, Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics
Accommodation
Pollock Halls of Residence
Catered and self-catered halls with central catering hub and pastoral support.
Cost: £195 - £320 (per week)
Meal plan • 24/7 reception • Music practice rooms
Distance: 15-minute walk to George Square
Contract: 37-40 weeks
Private studios
UNITE, iQ, and Vita Student residences offering en-suite rooms, gyms, and cinemas in Quartermile and Fountainbridge.
Cost: £210 - £360 (per week)
On-site gym • Cinema room • Bike storage
Distance: 5-10-minute walk
Contract: 44-51 weeks
Undergraduates submit preferences via MyEd; unconditional offer holders guaranteed housing if they apply by 16 August.
Airport welcome desk, bedding packs, and flatmate matching plus Residence Life assistants.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 330
Teams: 64
Cultural Activities
- Edinburgh Fringe at Teviot — Every August
- International Food Festivals — Termly
- Traditional Ceilidhs — Monthly
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: global.student@ed.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)131 650 2257
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
25
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 80%
Further study: 14%
Unemployed: 3%
Average Salary
£30,000
annual
Top Employers
Scottish GovernmentPwCDeloitteAmazonMicrosoftNHS ScotlandBaillie Gifford
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh Airport
13 km • 30 minutes by tram
Public Transport
- Tram: Edinburgh Trams link the airport, Haymarket, and city centre every 7 minutes • £5.50 airport single
- Bus and Rail: Lothian Buses 2, 30, and 35 serve campus; Waverley Station connects to London in 4.5 hours • £65 railcard fare to London
Local Area
Edinburgh combines UNESCO-listed Old Town charm with festivals, start-up hubs, and access to the Pentland Hills.
Cost of Living: High
Attractions: Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, National Museum of Scotland
Shopping: Princes Street, St James Quarter, Grassmarket independent shops
Entertainment: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, International Film Festival, Live music venues in Leith
Additional Information
Metadata
Source: University of Edinburgh Prospectus 2024/25, UCAS, HESA, Graduate Outcomes
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: data@ukuni.io