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Why this extraordinary place?

Scotland’s inspiring capital will be the backdrop to your studies. One of Europe’s great cultural hubs and a stimulating place to study, Edinburgh is an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.

Embracing innovation and entrepreneurialism, and encouraging our people to push the frontiers of knowledge today, helps ensure we make a positive sustainable mark on the world tomorrow.

For more than 400 years, our students and staff have been influencing and changing the world for the better. Now it’s your turn.

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Extraordinary is something our community has always done

We have long enjoyed a spirit of innovation and continues to do so today. Working together we’ve influenced the world in extraordinary ways – expanding the depth of human knowledge and improving the lives of people worldwide, as well as closer to home.

Embracing innovation and entrepreneurialism, and encouraging our people to push the frontiers of knowledge today, helps ensure we makea positive sustainable mark on the world tomorrow.

Our impact

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Work carried out at the University is expanding the depth of human knowledge and improving lives around the world. Find out how the University community is continuing to make its mark upon the world through its research, innovation, ideas and actions.

Edinburgh Impact

Backing your bright ideas

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We have one of the most entrepreneurial student bodies in the UK. Edinburgh Innovations, leads our activities helping you startup, sustain and develop your entrepreneurial journey for any business, social enterprise or freelance endeavour.

Edinburgh Innovations

Welcoming university community

We welcome people with new outlooks and perspectives into an international community that nurtures and values each individual and the contribution they make. Together, we will be open to change.

We are a wonderfully diverse mix of people of all kinds and minds. Our global community includes more than 49,000 students and researchers across more than 150 academic disciplines.