Bachelor's
GBP 5,000 / year
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
"Ancient Scottish research university in the capital, founded 1583"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#34 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years; 18 months from 2027
About University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is a public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, and one of the country's four ancient universities. It was chartered in 1582 and opened to students in 1583. It is a member of the Russell Group, the Coimbra Group, the League of European Research Universities and Universitas 21. Teaching is organised in three colleges (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science and Engineering; Medicine and Veterinary Medicine) and 21 schools. The main sites are the Central Area around George Square, King's Buildings for science and engineering, Edinburgh BioQuarter for medicine, Easter Bush for veterinary science and the Western General Hospital. In 2024/25 it had 39,015 students, about 41% of them international, and its endowment of GBP 604.8 million is the third largest in the UK. In REF 2021 it was 4th in the UK for research power, with about 90% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent. The Edinburgh Medical School dates from 1726, and Edinburgh University Students' Association traces its roots to 1884. Alumni include Charles Darwin, David Hume, James Clerk Maxwell, Alexander Graham Bell and Robert Louis Stevenson.
Rankings & Recognition
#34
Ranked #34 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #35 in QS 2027, =29 in THE 2026 and 19th in the Complete University Guide 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Russell Group
Coimbra Group
League of European Research Universities (LERU)
Universitas 21
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Edinburgh's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
99.60#24
Employer Reputation
98.40#33
Faculty Student Ratio
81.90#77
Citations per Faculty
46.90#179
International Faculty Ratio
99.80#338
International Student Ratio
99.90#105
International Student Diversity
99.90#42
International Research Network
99.40#31
Employment Outcomes
63.10#5
Sustainability
98.60#213
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Key Facts
1583 (charter 1582)
Founded
39,015 (2024/25)
Students
About 41%
International
3 / 21
Colleges / Schools
About 90% 4* or 3*
REF 2021
GBP 604.8m (2025)
Endowment
Popular Programs
Computer Science
Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Mathematics
Public Health
Law
Application Details
UG Route
UCAS (e.g. G400, A100)
PG Route
Online application, by rounds
PGT Deposit (masters)
GBP 1,500
Business School Deposit
GBP 2,500
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic (UG standard, e.g. CS)
|
6.5 (5.5 in each) |
|
IELTS Academic (MBChB)
|
7.5 (7.5 in each) |
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IELTS Academic (MPH)
|
7.0 (6.5 in each) |
|
IELTS One Skill Retake
|
Not accepted |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
N/A
I-20 Processing
Student visa (CAS) + IHS
Post-Study Work
2 yrs; 18 months from Jan 2027
Green Card Pathway
Skilled Worker route
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
95%
Placement Ratio
2 years; 18 months from 2027
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 8,830 (2024/25 headcount)
Faculty (QS) — 5,582
International Faculty — 48% (QS)
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Notable Alumni
Charles Darwin
David Hume
James Clerk Maxwell
Alexander Graham Bell
Robert Louis Stevenson
Campus & Location
The Central Area around George Square, Bristo Square and Teviot Place holds most arts, humanities and social science schools, and the Students' Association buildings. Science and engineering are at King's Buildings in the south of the city, medicine at Edinburgh BioQuarter in Little France and veterinary science at Easter Bush.
Campus Details
5
main sites across the city
3
colleges
21
schools
Campus Forecast
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: Pollock Halls (John Burnett House catered) GBP 14
513/yr
Salisbury Court en-suite GBP 12
129/yr
Morgan Court en-suite GBP 8
658-10
637/yr (2026/27)
Dining
Dining: Pollock Halls catered dining
Potterrow cafes and shops
Students' Association runs 13 bars and 7 catering outlets
Honours Catering
Health & Wellness
Health: University Health Service at Richard Verney Health Centre (NHS GP)
The Advice Place (Students' Association)
Activities & Clubs
Activities: Edinburgh University Students' Association
300+ societies
Sports Union with 70 clubs
Teviot Row House (1889)
Bedlam Theatre
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students (2024/25)
39,015
International Share
About 41%
International Students (QS)
16,725
Undergraduate (QS)
70.3%
Cost Deep-Dive
MBChB 2026/27 (intl)
GBP 54,650 / year
MBChB 2027/28 (intl)
GBP 59,700 / year
PGT Deposit
GBP 1,500 (masters)
Pollock catered (2026/27)
GBP 14,513 / year
Morgan Court en-suite
GBP 8,658 / year
Living Costs (estimate)
GBP 1,546 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
Undergraduate degrees start in September and are applied for through UCAS; Medicine has an earlier 15 October deadline and needs the UCAT. Taught master's programmes start in September and many use application rounds; for example the Master of Public Health rounds close on 11 December 2026, 19 February, 16 April and 18 June 2027 for international applicants. Fees for international students are fixed at the same annual rate for the whole degree.
Scholarships at University of Edinburgh
5 scholarships available
Bachelor's
GBP 10,000
Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship
PhD
Fees + GBP 21,805 stipend
Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship
Master's
Fully funded
Chevening Scholarship
Master's
Varies
GREAT Scholarships (Thailand, Mexico, Ghana)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
A-levels A*A*A*-AAB by course (CS: Maths A); IB 34-43; IELTS 6.5 (5.5 each)
Postgraduate
UK 2:1 honours or equivalent; IELTS 6.5-7.0 by programme (MPH 7.0, 6.5 each)
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (UG standard, e.g. CS)
6.5 (5.5 in each)IELTS Academic (MBChB)
7.5 (7.5 in each)IELTS Academic (MPH)
7.0 (6.5 in each)IELTS One Skill Retake
Not acceptedRequired Documents
UCAS application with personal statement and reference (UG)
Online postgraduate application (PGT/PGR)
Degree certificate and transcripts
IELTS Academic (no One Skill Retake) or equivalent
Research proposal for PhD applications
ATAS certificate (some science/engineering PG)
Passport
TB test certificate (listed countries)
Application Process
1
Choose a programme
Use the degree finder to check grades and the programme-specific IELTS score, which ranges from 6.5 to 7.5.
2
Apply
Undergraduates apply through UCAS (e.g. Computer Science G400); postgraduates apply online, often by fixed application rounds.
3
Receive decision
Schools decide within set windows for round-based programmes, such as about two weeks after each MPH round.
4
Pay deposit
Taught master's offer holders pay the stated deposit, normally GBP 1,500 (GBP 2,500 at the Business School).
5
CAS and visa
Meet all offer conditions to receive the CAS, then apply for the Student visa and pay the IHS.
6
Arrive in Edinburgh
Take up a University hall such as Pollock Halls or Morgan Court and register before September teaching.
Campus & Location
The Central Area around George Square, Bristo Square and Teviot Place holds most arts, humanities and social science schools, and the Students' Association buildings. Science and engineering are at King's Buildings in the south of the city, medicine at Edinburgh BioQuarter in Little France and veterinary science at Easter Bush.
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