Postgraduate Study
Edinburgh: Extraordinary Futures Await

Why study with us?

Founded in 1583, the University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top universities. We are globally recognised for our research, development and innovation and we’ve provided our students with world-class teaching for more than 425 years.

The University's Old College quadrangle

High-quality education

For more than 400 years the University of Edinburgh has been changing the world.

Today, we continue to make our mark, with world-leading experts educating the pioneers of tomorrow.

Choose to study at Edinburgh and you’ll be investing in an education that will help you build a successful future.

You'll experience the very best in teaching and research. Through our hands-on and innovative approach, we'll equip you with the skills, insights and perspectives to enhance your employability and career prospects.

Our flexible degree programmes, world-class facilities and award-winning support services combine to ensure your experience at Edinburgh is exceptional and unique.

If you are studying on campus, you’ll be living in a vibrant and historic capital city - regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world - with world-famous cultural festivals and the mountains and beaches of Scotland on your doorstep. If you're studying online, you'll have access to a wide range of award-winning resources - including one of the largest online academic libraries in the world - which will transfer the experience of studying at the University of Edinburgh to wherever you are in the world. 

We believe your choice will be rewarded in the quality of your education and student experience.

 

Our reputation

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s leading research universities. We are renowned for the quality of our research output, our study programmes and the calibre of our graduates.

This quality is reflected in our world-wide reputation and position in our world rankings. We're consistently ranked one of the top 50 universities in the world. The University is currently ranked 20th in the QS World University Rankings 2020.

 

University Rankings 2019/20

According to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019, Edinburgh Medical School is now ranked 2nd in the UK for medicine, while the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is ranked 1st in the UK for the fifth year running. 

Student Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it...

You can find a selection of graduate testimonials in the 'Postgraduate life' section of our website, plus further interviews with both current and past students on our Youtube channel. 

Graduate profiles

CMVM Postgraduate Youtube Channel

Find out more about postgraduate study at the University of Edinburgh, directly from our students themselves.

I personally feel that studying with the University of Edinburgh has been the best experience for me.

Asha MathewsMSc Clinical Trials (online)

Related Links

UK Research Assessment (REF2014) results

On-campus Masters degrees

Online degrees