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The University of Edinburgh

QS#27UK#5
Edinburgh, Scotland

Established in 1582, the University of Edinburgh is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. Located in the vibrant capital of Scotland, it offers a wide range of study programs across disciplines such as Engineering, Medicine, Law, Business, and the Arts, catering to diverse academic interests. Known for its rich history and commitment to research excellence, the University is consistently ranked among the top universities globally, holding strong positions in international rankings like the QS World University Rankings. With its renowned academic staff and cutting-edge facilities, it fosters a dynamic learning environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and global impact.

#29
THE World Ranking
#49
QS Graduate Employability Rankings
World's Top 50
in 32 QS Subject Rankings
16,625
international students from 160+ countries

Courses

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Fields of Study (12)

A-Level
from ABB
Fee / year
from GBP 28,000

Arts and Humanities
QS#10UK#3

Archaeology
QS#29UK#6
English Language and Literature
QS#7UK#3
History
QS#13UK#4
Modern Languages
QS#13UK#3
Philosophy
QS#22UK#5
Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies
QS#8UK#4

Study Areas (5)

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Campuses

The University of Edinburgh's main campus is Edinburgh.

Studying in Edinburgh(Main)

Living cost with rent
GBP $1,100 - $1,400
Rent / month
GBP £600 - £900
Law School establish 1707, known for its rich history, world-class research, and strong global reputation
Law School establish 1707, known for its rich history, world-class research, and strong global reputation
Psychology Building is specialized research labs for cognitive neuroscience, perception, and child development
Psychology Building is specialized research labs for cognitive neuroscience, perception, and child development
Appleton Tower is a key academic building, houses of informatics, computer science, and AI teaching and research
Appleton Tower is a key academic building, houses of informatics, computer science, and AI teaching and research
Main Library Main Library is the largest and most important library, serving as a central hub for students and researchers
Main Library Main Library is the largest and most important library, serving as a central hub for students and researchers
Assembly Hall  is a historic venue serves as a key venue during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Assembly Hall is a historic venue serves as a key venue during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Royal Mile is a historic street in Edinburgh’s Old Town, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Royal Mile is a historic street in Edinburgh’s Old Town, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Location : Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Nearby : The Royal Mile is the heart of Edinburgh, it connects two royal residences – Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.
  • Getting here : Public transport via bus (Shuttle bus available for staff and students between the Central Area and King's Buildings); via train (About 15 minutes’ walk from Waverley Station, the main train station in Edinburgh)
  • Faculties : Home to 21 faculties, including Edinburgh Medical School and Business School
  • It was also here at the University of Edinburgh that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was inspired to create his notorious character, Sherlock Holmes and James Young Simpson pioneered anaesthetics through his discovery of the properties of chloroform.

Upcoming Intakes

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2025 SepApply by

Undergraduate29 January
Postgraduate30 June
2026 JanApply by

Postgraduate1 November
*Intakes may vary by courses and will be closed once the programme is full.
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Programmes

Programmes (100)

Eligibility

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Latin Studies (MA)
Latin Studies

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Ancient History and Latin (MA)
Ancient History, Latin

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Arabic and Ancient Greek (MA)
Ancient Greek, Arabic

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Ancient History and Greek (MA)
Ancient History, Greek

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Ancient History (MA)
Ancient History

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Ancient and Medieval History (MA)
Ancient and Medieval History

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations (MA)
Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Archaeology (MA)
Archaeology

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Archaeology and Ancient History (MA)
Ancient History, Archaeology

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Architectural History and Heritage (MA)
Architectural History and Heritage

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Architectural History and Archaeology (MA)
Archaeology, Architectural History

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Celtic and Archaeology (MA)
Archaeology, Celtic

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Celtic and Scottish Literature (MA)
Celtic, Scottish Literature

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Celtic and English Literature (MA)
Celtic, English Literature

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Celtic and Linguistics (MA)
Celtic, Linguistics

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Chinese and History (MA)
Chinese, History

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Celtic and Scandinavian Studies (MA)
Celtic, Scandinavian Studies

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Celtic and English Language (MA)
Celtic, English Language

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Chinese and Linguistics (MA)
Chinese and Linguistics

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Divinity and Classics (MA)
Classics, Divinity

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Classical Archaeology and Latin (MA)
Classical Archaeology, Latin

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Classical Archaeology and Greek (MA)
Classical Archaeology, Classical Archaeology and Greek, Greek

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Classical Studies (MA)
Classical Studies

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Chinese and Russian Studies (MA)
Chinese Studies, Russian Studies

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History (MA)
Ancient History, Classical Archaeology

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Classics and Linguistics (MA)
Classics, Linguistics

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Celtic and Scottish History (MA)
Celtic, Scottish History

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Chinese and Spanish (MA)
Chinese, Spanish

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
English Language (MA)
English Language

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
English Language and Literature (MA)
English Language and Literature

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
English and Scottish Literature (MA)
English Literature, Scottish Literature

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
English Literature (MA)
English Literature

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
English Literature and Classics (MA)
Classics, English Literature

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
French and English Literature (MA)
English Literature, French

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
French and Classics (MA)
Classics, French

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
English Literature and History (MA)
English Literature, History

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
French and Scandinavian Studies (MA)
French, Scandinavian Studies

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
French and English Language (MA)
English Language, French

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
French and Portuguese (MA)
French, Portuguese

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
French and Linguistics (MA)
French and Linguistics

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
French and History of Art (MA)
French, History of Art

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
French and Russian Studies (MA)
French, Russian Studies

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
French and Philosophy (MA)
French, Philosophy

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
German and Classics (MA)
Classics, German

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
German and Russian Studies (MA)
German, Russian Studies

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
German and Philosophy (MA)
German, Philosophy

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
German and Linguistics (MA)
German and Linguistics

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
German and History of Art (MA)
German, History of Art

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
Greek Studies (MA)
Greek Studies

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
German and Portuguese (MA)
German, Portuguese

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
German and Scandinavian Studies (MA)
German, Scandinavian Studies

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
History and Archaeology (MA)
Archaeology, History

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
History of Art (MA)
History of Art

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
History of Art and History of Music (MA)
History of Art, History of Music

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
History and History of Art (MA)
History and History of Art

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
History and Classics (MA)
History and Classics

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000
History and Scottish History (MA)
History, Scottish History

Edinburgh, Central Belt
4 years
September

A-Level
ABB
Fee / year
from GBP $28,000