At Edinburgh we understand the financial commitment you are making in coming to study with us.
We believe that your choice will be rewarded in the quality of your education and student experience.
(*QS World Ranking 2011/12)
We are globally recognised for our research and innovation and we’ve been providing our students with world-class teaching for more than 425 years.
We select students who stand out for their intelligence, academic ability and determination to succeed - not on their financial circumstances.
We create graduates who are among the most sought after professionals in the world.
Key international employers rate the University as one of the world’s best for producing quality graduates.
Edinburgh is ranked 15th for employability in the QS World University Rankings - one of the most widely recognised global comparisons of higher education providers.
Nearly 95% of our graduates go into employment or further study.
Every year, we help create some 7,600 future leading scientists, engineers, health practitioners, trainers, policymakers, humanities and social science scholars and researchers via our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees*. (2008/09)
Edinburgh is regularly voted one of the most desirable places to live in the world. The capital combines architectural beauty and history with a lively, fun environment.
Its medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town have been made a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city offers an exciting array of entertainment, history, culture and sport, with the lush Scottish countryside and coastline just a few miles away.
We have around 500 undergraduate degree programmes to choose from, in a wide range of subject areas.
This article was published on Mar 28, 2012