University of Edinburgh
Based in the heart of Scotland's vibrant capital, with over 40,000 students, we offer a varied student life. Truly a place where you can be yourself!
About the institution
From Ancient Greece to modern Genetics, over our 400-year history, the University of Edinburgh has established across a range of disciplines a reputation for both academic excellence and cutting-edge research activity. With 400 different degree programmes on offer across 21 academic schools, students are spoilt for choice, with courses continually developing innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Edinburgh students also benefit from 4 distinctive student union buildings, world class gym and sports facilities, over 300 sports clubs and social societies, and hundreds of social events which ensure that they never have a dull moment. With many University buildings only a stone’s throw from the city centre, students are able to immerse themselves in the vibrant cultural and social life of Scotland’s famous capital!
Number of Undergraduate Students
26000
Average Undergraduate Class Size
Our class sizes differ according to degree. However, across the University our ratio on average is 1 Academic Staff Member to every 5 students.
Size of Instituition
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
A mix of City and Island Campus in a City – with several subject-based campuses that are spread out across the city centre and surrounding areas.
Education Model
Single and joint honours degrees, often with the opportunity to study additional outside modules.
Are there internship opportunities?
No
Are there study abroad options?
Yes
Cost of Tuition
Tuition Fees vary depending on fee status and course. For our tuition fee rates: http://edin.ac/2QDQNyM
Funding
For information on funding and scholarships: https://edin.ac/2CgdRzc
IB Grade Requirements
This changes across programmes therefore we would recommend checking our degree finder at http://edin.ac/2zqGJlv and our IB page at https://edin.ac/2BVBw81
UFP Grade Requirements
Please speak to the relevant Admission College for the degree that you are interested in: https://edin.ac/3lgVeNk
Subjects
World Top 50
UK Top 20
Accounting & Finance | World Top 50 | |
Accounting & Finance | UK Top 10 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 50 | |
African & Middle Eastern Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Agriculture & Forestry | World Top 100 | |
Anatomy & Physiology | World Top 50 | |
Anthropology | UK Top 20 | |
Anthropology | World Top 50 | |
Archaeology | World Top 50 | |
Archaeology | UK Top 20 | |
Architecture | UK Top 10 | |
Architecture & Built Environment | World Top 100 | |
Art & Design | World Top 100 | |
Art & Design | UK Top 20 | |
Art History | World Top 50 | |
Asian Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Biological Sciences | UK Top 10 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 50 | |
Biomedical Science | UK Top 10 | |
Business & Management Studies | World Top 200 | |
Business & Management Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Chemical Engineering | World Top 100 | |
Chemical Engineering | UK Top 10 | |
Chemistry | World Top 100 | |
Chemistry | UK Top 10 | |
Civil & Structural Engineering | World Top 100 | |
Civil Engineering | UK Top 20 | |
Classics | UK Top 20 | |
Classics & Ancient History | World Top 50 | |
Communication & Media Studies | World Top 50 | |
Computer Science | UK Top 20 | |
Computer Science & Information Technology | World Top 50 | |
Dance, Drama & Cinematics | UK Top 10 | |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | World Top 50 | |
Earth & Marine Science | World Top 50 | |
Economics | UK Top 20 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 100 | |
Education | UK Top 10 | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering | UK Top 20 | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering | World Top 100 | |
English | UK Top 10 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 10 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 50 | |
French | UK Top 20 | |
Geography | World Top 50 | |
Geography & Environmental Science | UK Top 10 | |
Geology | UK Top 10 | |
Geology | World Top 50 | |
Geophysics | World Top 50 | |
German | UK Top 20 | |
History | World Top 50 | |
History | UK Top 20 | |
Law | UK Top 10 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 50 | |
Linguistics | UK Top 10 | |
Linguistics | World Top 10 | |
Materials Sciences | World Top 200 | |
Mathematics | UK Top 10 | |
Mathematics | World Top 50 | |
Mechanical Engineering | UK Top 10 | |
Mechanical Engineering | World Top 200 | |
Medicine | World Top 50 | |
Medicine | UK Top 10 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 10 | |
Music | UK Top 30 | |
Nursing | World Top 50 | |
Nursing & Midwifery | UK Top 10 | |
Performing Arts | World Top 100 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | World Top 50 | |
Philosophy | World Top 50 | |
Philosophy | UK Top 20 | |
Physics & Astronomy | UK Top 20 | |
Physics and Astronomy | World Top 50 | |
Politics | UK Top 10 | |
Politics | World Top 50 | |
Psychology | World Top 50 | |
Psychology | UK Top 20 | |
Social Policy | UK Top 10 | |
Social Policy & Administration | World Top 10 | |
Social Work | UK Top 10 | |
Sociology | UK Top 10 | |
Sociology | World Top 50 | |
Sports Science | UK Top 20 | |
Sports-Related Subjects | World Top 50 | |
Theology & Religious Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | World Top 10 | |
Veterinary Medicine | UK Top 10 | |
Veterinary Science | World Top 10 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Anatomy Physiology and Pathology
| Sciences |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies | Language & Culture |
Archaeology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Architecture | Art & Design |
Art & Design | Art & Design |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computing & ICT |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemical/Energy Engineering | Engineering |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Classics and Ancient History
| Society & Social Sciences
|
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Dental Hygiene and Therapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Development Studies | Society & Social Sciences |
Ecology & Conservation
| Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Education
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Fashion | Art & Design |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Japanese | Language & Culture |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Medicine (Undergraduate)
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Music | Performing Arts |
Nursing
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Philosophy Politics and Economics | Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Social Policy | Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Software Engineering | Computing & ICT |
Sport Science
| Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Veterinary Medicine
| Sciences |
Zoology
| Sciences |
Internships and Study Abroad Opportunities
Study Abroad Options:
Currently, some of our degrees include a compulsory exchange (usually our degrees involving a language) and the majority of our other degrees have a number of places for European or International exchange.
Internship options:
At this time our University focuses more on study abroad opportunities. However our Careers Service can help with summer internships.