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University of Edinburgh

Es. 1582 | Quaerite et Invenietis

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

41,250

Student Faculty Ratio

5.34

Internationality Factor

44%

Avg Tuition per Student

£11,328

Net assets (2024)

£2477.2 milion

Total Income

£1297.4 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

The University of Edinburgh is a prestigious and historic institution that has been providing top-tier education for over four centuries. Established in 1583, it is among the oldest English-speaking universities in the world, renowned for its longstanding academic excellence. The university is consistently ranked among the top universities globally, reflecting its influential role in shaping higher education and research. With a campus situated in Scotland's capital, the university benefits from Edinburgh's rich cultural heritage and vibrant academic community.

Renowned for its impressive research output and high employability rates among...

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+44(0)1316501000

Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female62%
Male38%
Not known0%
Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Academic50%
Non-academic50%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree62%
Postgraduate (taught)28%
Postgraduate (research)9%
Other undergraduate1%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

Students applying for a postgraduate course at the University of Edinburgh typically need a relevant bachelor’s degree at 1st class or 2:1 level. Other equivalent academic qualifications or relevant work experience may also be accepted. Requirements vary by course, e.g. for MSc in Human Resource Management, a 2:1 degree in business studies is needed, for MSc in Materials Chemistry, at least a 2:1 degree in chemistry or a related subject is required (2:2 may be accepted with relevant experience and references), and for MA in Illustration, a 2:1 degree or higher in illustration or other artistic disciplines is needed. International entry...

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Programs

Student Distribution Graph

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
  • Creative Arts and Design
  • Business and Management
  • Education
  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1582

The University of Edinburgh was founded by King James VI of Scotland.

1762

The University was split into four faculties: Humanities, Medicine, Law and Science.

1821

The Edinburgh Medical School, which was part of the University, was renowned for its contributions to medical education and research.

1858

The Royal School of Engineering, which later became the Faculty of Engineering, was established at the University.

1948

The University established the first department of nursing in a British university.

1960

The University of Edinburgh became the first British university to award a degree to a student who had studied abroad as part of their course.

1972

The University began admitting women as undergraduates, having previously only admitted women to study medicine and science subjects.

Public Figures

Alexander Graham Bell

Inventor of the telephone, graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in physics and anatomy.

Charles Darwin

Internationally renowned naturalist, attended the University of Edinburgh for medical studies.

Arthur Conan Doyle

Author of the Sherlock Holmes series, graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in medicine.

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