The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh was established in 1583 and is one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious universities.  We are consistently ranked in the world top 20 and placed 20th in the 2020 QS World University Rankings.

Our entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts students and staff from over 150 countries, which creates a unique Edinburgh experience. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities and attract the world’s best, from Nobel Prize laureates to future explorers, pioneers and inventors.

As host to more than 41,000 students, almost half of those from outside the UK, the University of Edinburgh continues to attract the world’s greatest minds.

We are committed to embedding employability into your teaching and learning experience. From offering access to volunteering schemes to providing support via our sector-leading Careers Service, the University provides lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and experience, giving you the edge in a competitive job market.  We are ranked in the Top 10 in the UK and top 100 in the world for student employability ​ (THE Global University Employability Ranking 2018).

 

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland (UK)

Edinburgh, the inspiring capital of Scotland, is a historic, cosmopolitan and cultured city that offers a unique living and learning experience. One of the most vibrant cities in Europe, Edinburgh is regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world. Edinburgh also regularly receives high satisfaction ratings for safety and security in the International Student Barometer survey.  This cosmopolitan, safe and welcoming atmosphere encourages international students to feel at home quickly.

There are 5 campuses at the University located in the city of Edinburgh: Central Area, King’s Building, Little France, Western General, Easter Bush.  Edinburgh is a compact city which is easy to travel around on foot, by bus and by tram. As one of the greenest cities in the UK, there is an extensive network of cycle routes.

Edinburgh has substantive links to all major UK and European cities. Edinburgh International Airport has an extensive range of national and international services with direct flights to most major cities in Europe and to a number of major cities worldwide.

 

Colleges

Popular programmes for Thai students include Business, Economics, Law, Finance and Investment. The University is divided into three colleges, which collectively host 21 schools.

College of Arts Humanities & Social Science

  • Business School
  • School of Divinity
  • School of Economics
  • Edinburgh College of Art
  • The Moray House School of Education and Sport
  • School of Health in Social Science
  • School of History, Classics and Archaeology
  • School of Law
  • School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
  • School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
  • School of Social and Political Science
  • Centre for Open Learning

College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

  • Edinburgh Medical School
  • Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

College of Science & Engineering

  • School of Biological Sciences
  • School of Chemistry
  • School of Engineering
  • School of GeoSciences
  • School of Informatics
  • School of Mathematics
  • School of Physics and Astronomy

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Rankings

Ranking Subjects/ Topics Resource
#27 University in the World QS World University Ranking 2024
#6 University in Europe QS World University Ranking 2024
Top 20 Law and Legal in the World QS World University Ranking 2024
#12 Arts and Humanities in the World Times Higher Education 2024
#23 Clinical and Health in the World Times Higher Education 2024
#13 Law in the World Times Higher Education 2024
#26 Clinical and Health in the World Times Higher Education 2024
Top 100 Engineering in the World Times Higher Education 2024
#8 Business & Management UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#17 Mechanical Engineering in UK The Guardian 2024
#14 University in UK The Guardian 2024
#3 Marketing and public relations in UK The Guardian 2024
#3 Biomedical science In UK The Guardian 2024
#6 Accounting & Finance in UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#10 Mechanical Engineering in UK The Complete University Guide 2025

Why this University

City – The University of Edinburgh is located in the very heart of Scotland’s capital; a capital which is consistently considered one of the most desirable places to live in the world, and is also ranked the greenest in the UK.  Wherever you are in Edinburgh you’re never far from nature.

Tourism – Despite its small size (and population of only 500,000 people), Edinburgh has all of the social and cultural assets of a city. It’s no surprise that Edinburgh is one of the UK’s leading tourist destinations, coming second only to London. Studying in Edinburgh gives our students a chance to live in the Old and New towns of Edinburgh and explore them for themselves.

Safety – Edinburgh is generally considered to be a safe student city, with a low crime rate. The University of Edinburgh regularly receives very high satisfaction ratings for safety and security in the International Student Barometer survey. In 2016, we were ranked 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK.