Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position7th percentile
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University profile
University of Edinburgh in profile
The University of Edinburgh is a public university with around 26,000 students. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
26,138
Students
1583
Founded
375
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for University of Edinburgh, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position61st percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position94th percentile
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Subject strengths
University of Edinburgh ranks in the UK top 10 for 22 subjects. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#4 Asian Studies#4 Education#5 African & Middle Eastern Studies#5 Russian & East European Languages#6 Architecture#7 Biological Sciences#7 Geography & Environmental Science#7 Pharmacology & Pharmacy#7 Veterinary Medicine#8 Art & Design
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where University of Edinburgh ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is a public university with around 26,000 students, founded in 1583. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about University of Edinburgh at a glance.
1583
Founded
26,138
Students
Edinburgh
Location
375
Programmes listed
Public university
Institution type
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Degree-awarding body
Ways to study
How you can study at University of Edinburgh:
On campus
Full-time
The standard route at University of Edinburgh, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).
Complete in the standard duration
Full access to campus life & societies
Eligible for the full maintenance loan
Around work
Part-time
Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.
Study around a job or family
Same qualification, longer timeframe
Part-time student finance available
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to University of Edinburgh through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, University of Edinburgh considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to University of Edinburgh through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at University of Edinburgh
375 programmes at University of Edinburgh. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Ancient and Medieval History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Arabic and French | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Astrophysics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Biological Sciences with Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Earth Science and Physical Geography | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Animation | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Childhood Practice (Part-time) | BA | Education & Teaching |
| Clinical Veterinary Medicine | BA | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Law | BA | Law |
| Divinity | BD (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Chemical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Fashion | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Film and Television | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Fine Art | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Graphic Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Illustration | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Interior Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Jewellery and Silversmithing | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Performance Costume | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Product Design | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Textiles | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Computer Science | BEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Electrical and Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronics and Computer Science | BEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Electronics and Electrical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Engineering Not Known (1st Year) | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Software Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Structural and Fire Safety Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Structural Engineering with Architecture | BEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| Music | BMus (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Nursing | BN (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Acoustics and Music Technology | BSc (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Anatomy and Development | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Applied Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Applied Sport Science | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Cell Biology) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Development, Regeneration and Stem Cells) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Ecology) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Evolutionary Biology) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Genetics) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Immunology) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Molecular Genetics) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Plant Science) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Zoology) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biomedical Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Chemical Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Cognitive Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computational Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science and Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science and Physics | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Earth Sciences | BSc (Hons) | General Studies |
| Ecological and Environmental Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Environmental Geoscience | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geophysics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Geophysics and Geology | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Geophysics and Meteorology | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Infectious Diseases | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Mathematical Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Business | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Mathematics and Music | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Mathematics and Statistics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Medical Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medicinal and Biological Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Neuroscience | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Meteorology | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Reproductive Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Social Work | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Sport Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Theoretical Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Clinical Veterinary Medicine | BVMS | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Global Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and Accountancy | LLB (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Law and Business | LLB (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Law and Celtic | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and French | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and German | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and History | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and International Relations | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and Politics | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and Social Anthropology | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and Social Policy | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and Sociology | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law and Spanish | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Accounting and Business | MA (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting and Finance | MA (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Ancient History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Ancient History and Greek | MA (Hons) | History |
| Ancient History and Latin | MA (Hons) | History |
| Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations | MA (Hons) | History |
| Arabic and Ancient Greek | MA (Hons) | History |
| Arabic and Business | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Arabic and History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Arabic and Persian | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Arabic and Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Arabic and Social Anthropology | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Arabic and Spanish | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Arabic with Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Archaeology | MA (Hons) | History |
| Archaeology and Ancient History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Archaeology and Social Anthropology | MA (Hons) | History |
| Architectural History and Archaeology | MA (Hons) | Architecture |
| Architectural History and Heritage | MA (Hons) | Architecture |
| Architecture | MA (Hons) | Architecture |
| Business and Economics | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business and Law | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business with Decision Analytics | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business with Enterprise and Innovation | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business with Human Resource Management | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business with Marketing | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business with Strategic Economics | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Celtic | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Celtic and Archaeology | MA (Hons) | History |
| Celtic and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Celtic and French | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Celtic and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Celtic and Scandinavian Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Celtic and Scottish History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Celtic and Scottish Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Chinese | MA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Chinese and French | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Chinese and German | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Chinese and History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Chinese and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Chinese and Russian | MA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Chinese and Spanish | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Classical Archaeology and Ancient History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Classical Archaeology and Greek | MA (Hons) | History |
| Classical Archaeology and Latin | MA (Hons) | History |
| Classical Studies | MA (Hons) | History |
| Classics | MA (Hons) | History |
| Classics and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Classics and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Cognitive Science (Humanities) | MA (Hons) | Psychology |
| Divinity and Classics | MA (Hons) | History |
| Economics | MA (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Accounting | MA (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Economics and Mathematics | MA (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Politics | MA (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Statistics | MA (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics with Finance | MA (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Economics with Management Science | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| English and Scottish Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Language and Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and Classics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and History | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Finance and Business | MA (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Fine Art | MA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| French | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Business | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| French and Classics | MA (Hons) | History |
| French and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| French and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| French and German | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and History | MA (Hons) | History |
| French and History of Art | MA (Hons) | History |
| French and Italian | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| French and Philosophy | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| French and Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| French and Portuguese | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Russian Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Scandinavian Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Social Policy | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| French and Spanish | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Geography | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| German | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| German and Business | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| German and Classics | MA (Hons) | History |
| German and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| German and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| German and History | MA (Hons) | History |
| German and History of Art | MA (Hons) | History |
| German and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| German and Philosophy | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| German and Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| German and Portuguese | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| German and Russian Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| German and Scandinavian Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| German and Social Policy | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| German and Spanish | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Government, Policy and Society | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Government, Policy and Society with Quantitative Methods | MA (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Greek Studies | MA (Hons) | History |
| Health in Social Science | MA (Hons) | Psychology |
| History | MA (Hons) | History |
| History and Archaeology | MA (Hons) | History |
| History and Classics | MA (Hons) | History |
| History and Economics | MA (Hons) | Economics |
| History and History of Art | MA (Hons) | History |
| History and Politics | MA (Hons) | History |
| History and Scottish History | MA (Hons) | History |
| History of Art | MA (Hons) | History |
| History of Art and Architectural History | MA (Hons) | Architecture |
| History of Art and Chinese Studies | MA (Hons) | History |
| History of Art and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| History of Art and History of Music | MA (Hons) | History |
| History of Art and Scottish Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Interdisciplinary Futures | MA (Hons) | General Studies |
| International Business | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business with Chinese | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business with French | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business with German | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business with Italian | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business with Japanese | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business with Spanish | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Relations | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| International Relations with Quantitative Methods | MA (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Islamic Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Italian | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Italian and Classics | MA (Hons) | History |
| Italian and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Italian and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Italian and History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Italian and History of Art | MA (Hons) | History |
| Italian and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Italian and Philosophy | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Italian and Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Italian and Spanish | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Japanese | MA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Japanese and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Landscape Architecture | MA (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Latin Studies | MA (Hons) | History |
| Learning in Communities | MA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Linguistics | MA (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Linguistics and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and Social Anthropology | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Mathematics | MA (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Middle Eastern Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Persian and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Persian and Middle Eastern Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Persian and Social Anthropology | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Persian Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Philosophy | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy and Economics | MA (Hons) | Economics |
| Philosophy and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Philosophy and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Philosophy and Greek | MA (Hons) | History |
| Philosophy and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Philosophy and Mathematics | MA (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Philosophy and Politics | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy and Psychology | MA (Hons) | Psychology |
| Philosophy and Scottish Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Philosophy and Theology | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Physical Education | MA (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics with Quantitative Methods | MA (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Politics, Philosophy and Economics | MA (Hons) | Economics |
| Portuguese | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Portuguese and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Portuguese and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Portuguese and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Portuguese and Philosophy | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Portuguese and Scottish Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Primary Education with Gaelic | MA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Primary Education with Gaelic (Learners) | MA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Psychology and Business | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Psychology and Economics | MA (Hons) | Economics |
| Psychology and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology and Sociology | MA (Hons) | Psychology |
| Religious Studies | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Religious Studies and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Religious Studies and Scottish Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Russian Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Russian Studies and Classics | MA (Hons) | History |
| Russian Studies and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Russian Studies and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Russian Studies and History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Russian Studies and History of Art | MA (Hons) | History |
| Russian Studies and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Russian Studies and Philosophy | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Russian Studies and Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Russian Studies and Scandinavian Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Russian Studies and Social Policy | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Russian Studies and Spanish | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Scandinavian Studies | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Scandinavian Studies and Classics | MA (Hons) | History |
| Scandinavian Studies and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Scandinavian Studies and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Scandinavian Studies and History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Scandinavian Studies and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Scandinavian Studies and Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Scandinavian Studies and Social Policy | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Scandinavian Studies and Spanish | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Scottish Ethnology | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Scottish Ethnology and Archaeology | MA (Hons) | History |
| Scottish Ethnology and Celtic | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Scottish Ethnology and English Language | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Scottish Ethnology and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Scottish Ethnology and Scandinavian Studies | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Scottish Ethnology and Scottish History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Scottish Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Scottish Literature and Classics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Scottish Literature and History | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Scottish Literature and Scottish History | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Scottish Studies | MA (Hons) | History |
| Social Anthropology | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Social Anthropology and Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Social Anthropology and Social Policy | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Social Anthropology with Development | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Social Policy and Economics | MA (Hons) | Economics |
| Social Policy and Law | MA (Hons) | Law |
| Social Policy and Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Social Policy and Sociology | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Social Policy with Quantitative Methods | MA (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Sociology | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Sociology and Social Anthropology | MA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology with Quantitative Methods | MA (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Spanish | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Spanish and Business | MA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Spanish and Classics | MA (Hons) | History |
| Spanish and English Literature | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Spanish and History | MA (Hons) | History |
| Spanish and History of Art | MA (Hons) | History |
| Spanish and Linguistics | MA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Spanish and Philosophy | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Spanish and Politics | MA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Spanish and Portuguese | MA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Sustainable Development | MA (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Theology | MA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Medicine | MBChB | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biological Sciences | MBiol (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Medicinal and Biological Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| MChemPhys (Hons) Chemical Physics | Degree | Physics & Chemistry |
| MDiv (Hons) Divinity | Degree | Philosophy & Religion |
| MEarthPhys (Hons) Geophysics | Degree | Physics & Chemistry |
| MEarthPhys (Hons) Geophysics and Geology | Degree | Physics & Chemistry |
| MEarthPhys (Hons) Geophysics and Geology with Professional Placement | Degree | Physics & Chemistry |
| MEarthPhys (Hons) Geophysics and Meteorology | Degree | Physics & Chemistry |
| MEarthPhys (Hons) Geophysics and Meteorology with Professional Placement | Degree | Physics & Chemistry |
| MEarthPhys (Hons) Geophysics with Professional Placement | Degree | Physics & Chemistry |
| MEarthSci (Hons) Earth Science and Physical Geography | Degree | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| MEarthSci (Hons) Earth Sciences | Degree | General Studies |
| Chemical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electronics and Computer Science | MEng (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Electronics and Electrical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Structural and Fire Safety Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Structural Engineering with Architecture | MEng (Hons) | Architecture |
| MInf (Hons) Informatics | Degree | Computer Science |
| Applied Mathematics | MMath (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics | MMath (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Astrophysics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Computational Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Mathematical Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Meteorology | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Year Abroad | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Theoretical Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
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Complete programme list for University of Edinburgh; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (375 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
University of Edinburgh is a campus-based public university in Edinburgh.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Edinburgh
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
39,015
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
42%
International
students from outside the UK
21%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White83%
Asian8%
Black2%
Mixed6%
Other1%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is University of Edinburgh right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- are aiming for a research-intensive Russell Group environment
- like the idea of student life in Edinburgh
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about University of Edinburgh, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
University of Edinburgh awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
Tuition is set under Scotland’s own student-finance system. SAAS pays tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students; living-cost support is applied for separately.
A clear, structured route
Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Edinburgh with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read University of Edinburgh’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body Russell Group
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
University of Edinburgh awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Russell Group member
One of 24 research-intensive UK universities, a marker of research strength and strong employer recognition.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
University of Edinburgh is in Scotland. Your funding route depends on where you normally live, not only where you study. Eligible Scottish-domiciled students apply through SAAS. The main routes:
SAAS tuition payment
Paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students. Applied for through SAAS, not Student Finance England.
Living-cost support
A mix of bursary and loan, depending on household income.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about University of Edinburgh
Is University of Edinburgh officially recognised?
Yes. University of Edinburgh is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised and it is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
How big is University of Edinburgh?
Around 26,138 students, founded in 1583.
What can I study at University of Edinburgh?
375 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to University of Edinburgh?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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