University of Edinburgh (E56)

Founded in 1583, the University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities. We are globally recognised for our research and innovation and we've provided our students with world-class teaching for more than 425 years. Edinburgh itself has something for everyone - pubs, clubs, theatres, museums, galleries and parks. And, of course, the world famous Edinburgh Festival.
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University of Edinburgh

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What students say about this university

1347 comments (354 students)

- The upside
  
  The French department and the English Literature department are very good at giving personal attention to each student if...
  
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  2012, 3rd year, French Studies
  
  The upside
  
  The French department and the English Literature department are very good at giving personal attention to each student if needed. For example, my choices for my English Literature options were messed up this year because of a technical error where the department hadn't recieved my form. The issue was resolved within half an hour and I got my top choices! It is a very large university but within the departments themselves you do feel valued as an individual. Excellent choices of options for 3rd and 4th year - very varied, something for everyone. Excellent library - very well stocked, good service if you require something specific. International Office has been faultless during my year abroad in France - responds quickly to every query, sends really helpful and positive emails during difficulties.
  
  2012, 3rd year, French Studies
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- The upside
  
  The city is wonderful, there are lots of stuff to do culturally (museums, great architecture, events,...) and for fun (lots of...
  
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  2012, 1st year, Civil Engineering
  
  The upside
  
  The city is wonderful, there are lots of stuff to do culturally (museums, great architecture, events,...) and for fun (lots of pubs, clubs, paintball places,...). The university exceeded my expectations in the way they include students with societies. I also greatly appreciate the free bus that goes to king's buildings (scientific campus). I really like how the university applies all the lectures to real life and practical cases. I also really enjoyed the innovative learning week.
  
  2012, 1st year, Civil Engineering
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- The upside
  
  Edinburgh is a brilliant city to live in with lots of ongoing events and opportunities for students to get involved. The...
  
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  2012, 2nd year, French Studies Not Elsewhere Classified
  
  The upside
  
  Edinburgh is a brilliant city to live in with lots of ongoing events and opportunities for students to get involved. The careers service is good and advertises a wide range of vacancies. The requirement to take 3 separate subjects in the first two years is great as it allows students to explore new areas and potentially change their degree if they choose. I learnt Spanish from scratch in my first two years. I can speak it well now.
  
  2012, 2nd year, French Studies Not Elsewhere Classified
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- The upside
  
  Large range of Societies. Generally the Physics department very good, lectures are interesting and the Lecturers are all very...
  
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  2012, 4th year, Astrophysics
  
  The upside
  
  Large range of Societies. Generally the Physics department very good, lectures are interesting and the Lecturers are all very helpful and willing to talk to you outside of class hours. In the early years there is plenty of opportunities for feedback from them. In later years subjects are normally practical or exam based so feedback not as easy to get unless you seek it out. Teviot! Pleasance!
  
  2012, 4th year, Astrophysics
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- The upside
  
  One can contact the lecturers easily and they help out if they can. Also, every student has a Director of Study, who helps with...
  
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  2012, 4th year, Genetics
  
  The upside
  
  One can contact the lecturers easily and they help out if they can. Also, every student has a Director of Study, who helps with general problems and to who you can go if you're having any issues. There are a lot of help services offered when you're having struggles with certain aspects of (student) life. There are also services from which you can borrow specific equipment.
  
  2012, 4th year, Genetics
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- The upside
  
  The institution as a whole amazed me as it has many facilities like a large student union that contains multiple bars to suit...
  
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  2012, 1st year, Economics
  
  The upside
  
  The institution as a whole amazed me as it has many facilities like a large student union that contains multiple bars to suit the huge diversity of people in the uni. Also has a lot of sports facilities and a very large gym that has a wide range of thing that you can do there that range from actuary to aerobics.
  
  2012, 1st year, Economics
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How students describe this university

Source: Which? student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Diverse local nightlife

72%

MED

Creative

68%

HIGH

Political

70%

HIGH

Varied union activities

78%

HIGH

Sporty

72%

MED

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 97% MED

Average graduate salary £22k HIGH

Student score 76% MED

Overall student satisfaction

83%

of students are very or quite satisfied with this university

Number of students

30,355

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

69%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

10%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

60%

of students are female

Young / Mature

12%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

36%

of students here are from outside the UK

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