The University of Edinburgh | England, United Kingdom is a public university located in the historic heart of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh. Founded in 1582, it is one of the six oldest universities in the UK and a proud member of the prestigious Russell Group. Consistently ranked among the top 50 universities worldwide, it is also one of the largest universities in the UK, with approximately 30,000 students from over 120 countries. International students make up nearly one-third of the student body. The university offers an impressive range of academic disciplines—more than 100 programs. In 2013/14, it ranked 15th in the world for graduate employability.

The university’s campuses blend Scotland’s cultural and historical heritage with modern innovation. Scots take great pride in preserving their culture, so the historically significant campuses house faculties that do not require laboratory or practical work. Meanwhile, in the newer parts of the city, the university has developed cutting-edge research facilities, including the third-largest academic library in Europe and an award-winning Sports Center.

Accommodation:
The University of Edinburgh provides modern, fully renovated student residences. Most rooms are equipped with kitchens for self-catering. All residences are within walking distance of the university.

Why Choose the University of Edinburgh?

• A member of the Russell Group, the UK’s leading university association.
• A member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), an association of 21 top European universities.
• Recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• 4th most popular university in the UK among applicants.

Programmes:

• Foundation,
• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree),
• Postgraduate (Master’s Degree),
• Summer Courses – Over 20 specialized courses in arts, social sciences, culture, international relations, and more.

University Structure:

College of Humanities and Social Science:

• Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
• Edinburgh College of Art

Business School

• School of Divinity,
• School of Economics,
• School of Health in Social Science,
• School of History, Classics and Archaeology,
• School of Law,
• School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures,
• Moray House School of Education,
• School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences,
• School of Social and Political Sciences.

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine:

• School of Biomedical Sciences,
• School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health,
• School of Molecular and Clinical Medicine,
• Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

College of Science and Engineering:

• School of Biological Sciences,
• School of Chemistry,
• School of GeoSciences,
• School of Engineering,
• School of Informatics,
• School of Mathematics,
• School of Physics and Astronomy.

Most Popular Fields of Study:

• Economics and Business,
• Veterinary Science,
• Medicine,
• Engineering,
• Social Sciences,
• Management.

Entry Requirements

Foundation:

• High school diploma,
• IELTS 6.5

Undergraduate:

• Foundation program or completion of the first year of a bachelor's/specialist degree, or A-level/IB
• IELTS 6.5-7.0

Postgraduate:

• Bachelor’s or Specialist degree
• IELTS 6.5-7.0

Summer Courses:

• IELTS 5.5-6.5

Notable Alumni:

• Arthur Conan Doyle – Writer (Sherlock Holmes),
• Robert Louis Stevenson – Writer (Treasure Island),
• Sir Walter Scott – Writer and Poet,
• Charles Darwin – Naturalist (Theory of Evolution),
• David Hume – Philosopher.

Among the university’s alumni are also 20 Nobel Prize winners.