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Join us online 19 - 21 November to find out more about our on-campus postgraduate programmes.

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Edinburgh Impact

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COP30 is prioritising action. Instead of striving for new targets or pledges, the focus will be on implementation of commitments already made.

#EdinburghImpact

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Achieving water resilient cities is a significant and urgent challenge given the dual drivers of climate change and urbanisation.

#EdinburghImpact

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Academics and students across the University are taking part in the latest United Nations climate change conference, COP30, both in Brazil and on campus.

Edinburgh Global

We are a truly global University, making a contribution to the world, through global partnership, community and exchange.

Regional engagement

International applicants

Global community

A University of Sanctuary

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We're committed to contributing to the city of Edinburgh through research, teaching, facilities and events.

City Region Deal

University facilities in the city

Community projects

Our work with local schools

Research and teaching

Research and teaching

We're ranked 4th in the UK for research power, and have the highest rating possible for our student learning experience*.

Research and innovation

Doctoral College

Teaching Matters

Libraries and collections

*Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions; Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Scotland.