United Kingdom · Public research university
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland · Founded 1583
QS World #27
THE #30
Official site
Acceptance rate
40% (offer rate)
Total students
49,740
International
~46%
Annual tuition
GBP 26,500 - 35,800 / year international UG (2025-26)
The 6th-oldest English-speaking university. Birthplace of the Scottish Enlightenment and modern AI research — the school's Informatics department is the largest in the UK.
Admissions requirements
- Language
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); higher for specific courses
- Tests
- Course-specific.
- Deadlines
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- Ucas: January 29 (Medicine/Vet October 15)
- Financial aid
- Edinburgh Global Scholarships, Principal's Career Development PhD.
Famous for
Artificial Intelligence
Veterinary Medicine
Philosophy
Linguistics
Geosciences
Notable alumni
- Charles Darwin
- J.K. Rowling (HC)
- Gordon Brown
- Peter Higgs
Cost estimate
$49,000 / year
Tuition $33,000 + living $16,000
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