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We are a truly global University, making a significant contribution to the world, through global partnership, exchange and engagement.
We're committed to contributing to the city of Edinburgh through research, teaching, facilities and events.
Research and teaching
We're ranked 4th in the UK for research power, and have the highest rating possible for our student learning experience*.
The University has unveiled its strategy for the next ten years and beyond.
The author J.K. Rowling has donated £15.3m to the University of Edinburgh to help improve the lives of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and similar conditions.
- Extreme breeding putting Persian cats at risk
- Mysteries of the human brain to be uncovered
- Innovative science PhD schemes win funding
- Chancellor commemorates Edinburgh Seven
- Edinburgh centre to boost respiratory research
- Jurassic crocodile identified in fossil study
- Scale of suicides by pesticide poisoning revealed
We're in the heart of Edinburgh, one of the world's most desirable places to live.
*Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions; Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Scotland.