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Why study here?

Information and links about the benefits of choosing to study Informatics at Edinburgh.

The School is the largest Informatics research grouping in the UK and we offer our students access to internationally leading academic experts working in this subject area.

Student experience

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Current students share their experiences of studying Informatics in Edinburgh.

Student societies

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There are a large number of student societies within the University of Edinburgh.

Living in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh has recently been voted the best place to live in the UK.

Our reputation

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Edinburgh University is one of the top ranked in the world and it's school of Informatics amongst the best in the UK and Europe.

Student exchange programmes

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Many exchanges are open to MSc and PhD students allowing the opportunity to work with a supervisor at a host institution abroad.

Your future

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The 2014 Emerging Global Graduate Employability survey placed Edinburgh in the top 20 institutions worldwide for employability of its graduates.
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