University of Edinburgh: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #36 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #4 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #4 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #1 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #1 of 5 | In Edinburgh |
| #4 of 1,053 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top100 | For 140 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.ed.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes in either 5 approved subjects, including English, with 3 at SCE. Higher ('H') grade or 2 at GCE. Advanced ('A') level, or in 4 approved subjects, including English, all at SCE. 'H' grade, or with 3 at GCE. 'A' level |
| Academic Calendar | September - December; January-May |
We've calculated the 51% acceptance rate for University of Edinburgh based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Edinburgh is a world-class research university with 198,429 scientific papers published and 6,207,549 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
University of Edinburgh majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1494 | 18291 |
| 1992 | 1577 | 20313 |
| 1993 | 1688 | 20911 |
| 1994 | 1871 | 22424 |
| 1995 | 1886 | 25284 |
| 1996 | 2008 | 27127 |
| 1997 | 2144 | 30628 |
| 1998 | 2354 | 34775 |
| 1999 | 2357 | 38705 |
| 2000 | 2455 | 45034 |
| 2001 | 2592 | 51082 |
| 2002 | 3041 | 60413 |
| 2003 | 3016 | 69792 |
| 2004 | 3220 | 77204 |
| 2005 | 3551 | 88879 |
| 2006 | 3986 | 100989 |
| 2007 | 4330 | 113782 |
| 2008 | 4751 | 125432 |
| 2009 | 5255 | 145086 |
| 2010 | 5496 | 165008 |
| 2011 | 5722 | 186284 |
| 2012 | 5948 | 209630 |
| 2013 | 6553 | 233021 |
| 2014 | 6794 | 258655 |
| 2015 | 7151 | 278101 |
| 2016 | 11918 | 295563 |
| 2017 | 8228 | 311882 |
| 2018 | 8607 | 349071 |
| 2019 | 9545 | 394662 |
| 2020 | 10607 | 463504 |
| 2021 | 10986 | 534043 |
| 2022 | 10311 | 537998 |
| 2023 | 10625 | 534243 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Edinburgh gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Home/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £23,100 - £32,100 |
| Postgraduate (Home/EU) | £6,500 - £30,600 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £16,700 - £34,100 |
All costs are in British pounds (GBP).
The University of Edinburgh has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Edinburgh.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business and Commerce, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Religious Studies, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Landscape Architecture, Law, Music, Natural Sciences, Religious Studies, Social Work, Theology |
| Doctorate | African Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Astrophysics, Bioengineering, Canadian Studies, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Celtic Languages and Studies, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Languages, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Design, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Film, Fine Arts, French, Genetics, Geography, Geology, German, Gerontology, History, Islamic Studies, Italian, Japanese, Landscape Architecture, Law, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Neurosciences, Nordic Studies, Nursing, Pathology, Philosophy, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Sociology, South Asian Studies, Statistics, Surgery, Theology, Veterinary Science, Writing |
University of Edinburgh alumni
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Charles Darwin
- Enrolled in the University of Edinburgh
- In 1825 studied medicine
- Occupations
- naturalistethologistwritergeologistbotanist
- Biography
-
Charles Robert Darwin was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology. His proposition that all species of life have descended from a common ancestor is now generally accepted and considered a fundamental concept in science. In a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace, he introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history and was honoured by burial in Westminster Abbey.
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Edward VII
- Occupations
- aristocratmonarchart collectorpolitician
- Biography
-
Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910.
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Alexander Graham Bell
- Occupations
- electrical engineerbusinesspersonprofessorphysicistinventor
- Biography
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Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born Canadian-American inventor, scientist and engineer who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
- Enrolled in the University of Edinburgh
- Studied in 1876-1881
- Occupations
- screenwriterwriterphysician writerplaywrightscience fiction writer
- Biography
-
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ, DL was a British writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction.
University of Edinburgh faculties and divisions
| College : Humanities and Social Sciences | Accountancy, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Canadian Studies, Cognitive Sciences, Design, Economic History, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, English, European Languages, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Landscape Architecture, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Nursing, Oriental Languages, Painting and Drawing, Philosophy, Photography, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sculpture, Social Sciences, Sociology |
|---|---|
| College : Medicine and Veterinary Science | Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science |
| College : Science and Engineering | Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Physics, Statistics |
General information
| Founded | 1583 |
|---|
Location and contacts
| Address | Od College South Bridge Edinburgh, EH8 9YL United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 488,000 |