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Extraordinary futures are shaped here

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.

The degree you want is waiting for you.

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27th in the world (QS rankings 2025)

27th among world universities

QS World University Rankings 2025

Highest rating for student learning experience

Highest rating for student learning experience

Quality Assurance Agency 2021

90% of research ranked world-leading or internationally excellent

90% of research ranked world-leading or internationally excellent

2021 Research Excellence Framework

7th most sustainable university in the world

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

Same tuition fee worldwide

Wherever you are in the world, tuition fees are the same.

100% Online

100% Online

No travel or visa costs. Degrees specially designed to be online. Enjoy a full learning experience with maximum convenience.

Flexible learning

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

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.

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A-Z of online masters

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High Performance Computing with Data Science

Gain skills and knowledge of the techniques and technologies underpinning parallelism and High Performance Computing (HPC).

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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.

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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

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Some of the organisations our graduates work for.