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Since 2005, more than 10,000 students from all around the world have benefited from online study with the University of Edinburgh.
If you have the drive to shape your future and make a positive mark on the world, we offer a top-class learning experience to help you achieve this.
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We have the right Masters for you
Study to masters, diploma or certificate level, or take a short credit-bearing course.
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Top 30 among world universities
Ranked 27th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
Highest rating for student learning experience
Quality Assurance Agency 2021
90% of research ranked world-leading or internationally excellent
2021 Research Excellence Framework
7th most sustainable university in the world
QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
"...some of the best in the world." - Hazrul, Singapore
"It is a great way to study." - Salaviriuse, Uganda
"I really enjoyed the interaction." - Tina, UK
Same tuition fee worldwide
Wherever you are in the world, tuition fees are the same.
100% Online
No travel or visa costs. Degrees specially designed to be online. Enjoy a full learning experience with maximum convenience.
Flexible learning
Part-time and flexible learning available. Study to masters, diploma or certificate level, or take a short credit-bearing course.
Real career benefits
Many of our programmes are accredited, and designed, in conjunction with professional bodies and organisations.
Featured degrees
These are just a selection of the online Masters degrees that we offer.
Search to find the degree that could open up your future.
High Performance Computing with Data Science
Gain skills and knowledge of the techniques and technologies underpinning parallelism and High Performance Computing (HPC).
Digital Education
Education is profoundly changing with AI and digital technologies. This programme gives you critical knowledge and skills about learning, teaching, and managing education in the digital age.
Public Health
Learn how different scientific disciplines can be used to investigate and develop the best professional practice in epidemiology, public health and the social science of health.
Graduate outcomes
Some of the organisations our graduates work for.
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