University of Edinburgh
Ucas code: E56
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50* and placed 18th in the 2019 QS World University Rankings. Our entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts students and staff from across the globe, creating a unique Edinburgh experience. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities. We attract the world's best, from Nobel Prize winning laureates to future explorers, pioneers and inventors. As host to more than 40,000 students from some 156 countries, the University of Edinburgh continues to attract the world’s greatest minds. *Times Higher Education World Rankings
Source:University of Edinburgh website
Source:University of Edinburgh website
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.
Number of students
32,427students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
67%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
9%of students are part-time
Male / Female
40%of students are male
Young / Mature
11%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
37%of students here are from outside the UK
What students say about this university
562 comments (157 students)
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University images
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Old college quad
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Students play sport
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Students relaxing on campus
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McEwan hall
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Students outside Edinburgh Castle
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Student Accommodation
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Students socialising
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Laboratory
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Art student
