
University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
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
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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Campus life
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Domicile per Region Graph
- 3.91% Africa
- 54.13% Asia
- 0.72% Australasia
- 19.78% European Union
- 2.71% Middle East
- 13.93% North America
- 3.68% Other Europe
- 1.14% South America
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Programs
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- 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
The University of Edinburgh was founded by King James VI of Scotland.
The University was split into four faculties: Humanities, Medicine, Law and Science.
The Edinburgh Medical School, which was part of the University, was renowned for its contributions to medical education and research.
The Royal School of Engineering, which later became the Faculty of Engineering, was established at the University.
The University established the first department of nursing in a British university.
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.
The University began admitting women as undergraduates, having previously only admitted women to study medicine and science subjects.
Public Figures
Inventor of the telephone, graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in physics and anatomy.
Internationally renowned naturalist, attended the University of Edinburgh for medical studies.
Author of the Sherlock Holmes series, graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in medicine.
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