The University of Edinburgh

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world rank  53

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University Overview

Established in 1583, The University of Edinburgh is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Edinburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, The University of Edinburgh is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. The University of Edinburgh offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 440 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. The University of Edinburgh also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym
Founded 1583

University Location

Address Old College, South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL Scotland
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (131) 650 1000
Fax +44 (131) 650 2147

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)
7,500-10,000 US$
(5,500-7,400 Euro)
International
students
17,500-20,000 US$
(12,900-14,700 Euro)
7,500-10,000 US$
(5,500-7,400 Euro)

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University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate Not reported
Admission Office 33 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh EH8 9JS
(131) 650 4360

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 30,000-34,999
Academic Staff over-5,000
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to The University of Edinburgh's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Yes

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Privy Council


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Coimbra Group
  • Russell Group
  • Universitas 21 (U21)
  • Universities UK
  • Education UK
  • Universities Scotland

Academic Structure


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Online Courses

Open Education Global

Not reported


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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023