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- Rooted in Scotland, influencing the world
- Highlights from the University of Edinburgh in 4 minutes.
A blend of ancient and modern, the University of Edinburgh is regularly ranked amongst the best universities in the world. We are both Scottish and global in outlook, and have been influencing the world since 1583.
96% of our departments produce world-leading research and we attracted £1.1 billion income in competitive research grants over 5 years.
We support 23,000 jobs, add £1.3 billion value to the Scottish economy, and have created one new company every two months for the past 40 years.
We have more than 30,000 students from 140 countries around the world and we offer the best bursaries in the UK for the lowest income group.
One of the top 10 universities for sport in the UK, we have an enviable track record of sporting success at the highest level.
Find out more at http://www.ed.ac.uk
Watch on YouTube - Imagine what you could do
- Imagine what you could do at a world-leading university that is globally recognised for its teaching, research and innovation.
The University of Edinburgh has been providing students with world-class teaching for more than 425 years, unlocking the potential of some of the world's leading thinkers since 1583.
Choose to study with us and you will be investing in an education that will help you build a successful future.
More reasons to choose Edinburgh: http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/edinburgh
Watch on YouTube - Your undergraduate degree
- Choose to study at Edinburgh and you'll be investing in an education that will help you build a successful future.
Most of our programmes in the arts, humanities, engineering, sciences or social sciences allow you to study a range of subjects in your first two years, before specialising in the next two.
By the time you graduate, your breadth of knowledge will be highly prized by employers, giving you the very best chance of success in your chosen field.
Find out more about our degrees: http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/about-degrees
Watch on YouTube - Welcome to the University of Edinburgh
- The University of Edinburgh is internationally acclaimed and proud to mix tradition with innovation, heritage with trailblazing and outstanding academic credentials with an open, friendly culture.
You will find all this in one of Europe's most inspiring and vibrant cities.
Watch on YouTube - The city of Edinburgh
- Let Robin Harper, former Rector of the University of Edinburgh, take you on a guided tour of Edinburgh, and show you what an incredibly beautiful and lively city it is.
Watch on YouTube - Coming to Edinburgh
- Starting your journey as a student of the University of Edinburgh? Listen to what some of our current students have to say.
Watch on YouTube - Open Day at the University
- Potential students talk about their visit to the University of Edinburgh Open Day.
Watch on YouTube - Pathways to the Professions
- The University of Edinburgh's Pathways to the Professions provides advice and guidance to local state school students interested in applying for Medicine, Law, Veterinary Medicine or Architecture.
Watch on YouTube - Edinburgh welcomes Indian students
- Indian students describe what it is like to live and study in Edinburgh and why they chose the University of Edinburgh.
Watch on YouTube - £60m University library upgrade
- A video report on the £60m redevelopment of the University of Edinburgh's Grade A-listed library building. Focusing on the study spaces, the café and the Special Collections area.
Watch on YouTube - The School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh
- Discover Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity.
The School has been rated one of the top research units in Theology & Religious Studies in the UK in successive national research assessments
Watch on YouTube - Introduction to the University of Edinburgh
- Find out what makes Edinburgh one of the world's best universities and hear from students about living in Scotland's capital city.
Watch on YouTube - Applying as an undergraduate to the University of Edinburgh
- This film gives detailed information on the process of applying as an undergraduate to Edinburgh. It explains the steps you'll need to complete in order to come here.
Watch on YouTube - Applying as a postgraduate to the University of Edinburgh
- If you're thinking of studying a postgraduate course at Edinburgh, this film shows you what to expect and what options are open to you across a wide range of subjects.
Watch on YouTube - Accommodation options at the University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh offers a wide choice of high-quality accommodation. This film shows you what options are available.
Watch on YouTube - Facilities at the University of Edinburgh
- Modern libraries, well-equipped laboratories and computing centres are all to be found at Edinburgh. Professional advice on careers, finance and individual study options ensure you are supported throughout your time here.
Watch on YouTube - Student life in the city of Edinburgh
- Friendly people, stunning architecture and the world's biggest arts festival: just some of the aspects that make Edinburgh one of the world's great cities. This film shows why Scotland's capital is regularly voted the best place in the UK to live.
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This article was published on May 14, 2013