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Ciaran's experience studying for a postgraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is regularly voted one of the most desirable places to live and study in the world. Our University has been intertwined with the city since our foundation in 1583.
University rankings
The University of Edinburgh is ranked 27th in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings 2025, which places the University in the top 2% of higher education institutions worldwide.
According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, we’re also ranked:
- 5th in the world for veterinary science.
- 20th in the world for medicine.
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