Extraordinary futures await.
We live in a complex, fast-changing world and we’re honest about the significant challenges facing us all. As a leading global university, we know education will play a vital role in solving those challenges and relish our shared responsibility to respond to them.
Find out how the University of Edinburgh makes the world a better place. Based in Edinburgh and being one of the top Universities in the UK helps. Nothing ordinary comes from this extraordinary place. Plus, we teach, research and engage with like-minded people from across the world to help answer our world’s biggest questions. We can’t stop because there is so much to do. And we always need people to help. Join us in helping make our shared world, a better place.
Extraordinary reputation
UoE is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world's top 50* and placed 15th in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.
Our entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts students and staff from across the globe, creating a unique Edinburgh experience. Whatever excites you, whatever your ambition, whatever makes you ‘you’, we know one thing; nothing ordinary comes from this extraordinary place.
*Times Higher Education World RankingsWhat makes UofE different
Our students have been making an impact on the world for more than 400 years. Each year is different – every individual, every degree, and every campus experience is unique and a vital part of our mission to make the world a better place.
Our global links offer you possibilities for fieldwork, industry placements and study abroad opportunities, and our research-led, industry-informed teaching incorporates the latest developments in your field.
When you choose to study with us, you’ll find that many degrees take four years to complete. This is an approach that’s common not just to Scotland but across Europe and the US.
Studying a four-year degree allows you to benefit from greater flexibility and choice during your studies than might be offered in a shorter degree elsewhere.
As host to more than over 45,000 students from across 156 countries, we’re a wonderfully diverse mix of people of all kinds and minds.
