Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Edinburgh

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Overview

University of Edinburgh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Founded in 1583, University of Edinburgh (UoE) is a coeducational institution officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. UoE provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 443-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. UoE also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Edinburgh's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Edinburgh's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Edinburgh' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Edinburgh's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UoE
Founded 1583
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Location

Address Old College, South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL Scotland
United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh Phone Number (131) 650 1000
University of Edinburgh Fax Number (131) 650 2147
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Edinburgh is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1582


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Edinburgh's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association of International Accountants (AIA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
  • General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Physics (IOP)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
  • Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  • Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
  • Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Edinburgh as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Edinburgh Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Edinburgh is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Edinburgh's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Edinburgh: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Edinburgh Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Edinburgh Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Edinburgh categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Edinburgh.



University of Edinburgh: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Edinburgh Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Edinburgh website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Edinburgh Admission Info


University of Edinburgh's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Edinburgh is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Edinburgh's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Edinburgh has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Edinburgh 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Edinburgh's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Edinburgh has more than 15400 international students.


University of Edinburgh's Admission Office Admission Office

33 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh EH8 9JS
(131) 650 4360


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Edinburgh's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Edinburgh Size and Profile


University of Edinburgh's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Edinburgh has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Edinburgh's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Edinburgh's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.


University of Edinburgh's Control Type Control Type

University of Edinburgh is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Edinburgh's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Edinburgh is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Edinburgh's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Edinburgh's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Edinburgh's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Edinburgh adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Edinburgh's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Edinburgh is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Edinburgh Facilities


University of Edinburgh's Library University Library

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University of Edinburgh's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Edinburgh's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Edinburgh's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Edinburgh Services


University of Edinburgh's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Edinburgh's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Edinburgh's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Edinburgh's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Edinburgh's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Edinburgh Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Edinburgh consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Edinburgh
  • College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science
  • College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
  • College of Science and Engineering

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Edinburgh Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Edinburgh's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • 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


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Edinburgh public or private?

University of Edinburgh is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Edinburgh profit or non-profit?

University of Edinburgh is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Edinburgh in terms of enrollment?

University of Edinburgh has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Edinburgh in terms of academic staff?

University of Edinburgh's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.

Is University of Edinburgh a coeducational institution?

University of Edinburgh is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Edinburgh use?

University of Edinburgh adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Edinburgh affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Edinburgh admit international students?

Yes. University of Edinburgh has more than 15400 international students.

What is University of Edinburgh's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Edinburgh 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Edinburgh UoE?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Edinburgh UoE located?

University of Edinburgh is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Address: Old College, South Bridge.

Is University of Edinburgh UoE accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Edinburgh is accredited by Privy Council (since 1582).

Does University of Edinburgh offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Edinburgh offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Edinburgh have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Edinburgh provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of Edinburgh have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Edinburgh offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Edinburgh offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Edinburgh offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Edinburgh have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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