University of Edinburgh
Invest in your future

For more than 400 years the University of Edinburgh has been changing the world.

Today, we continue to make our mark, with world-leading experts educating the pioneers of tomorrow.

Choose to study at Edinburgh and you’ll be investing in an education that will help you build a successful future.

You’ll experience the very best in teaching and research. Through our hands-on and innovative approach, we’ll equip you with the skills, insights and perspectives to enhance your employability and career prospects.

Our flexible degree programmes, world-class facilities and award-winning support services combine to ensure your experience at Edinburgh is exceptional and unique.

You’ll also be living in a vibrant and historic capital city – regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world – with world-famous cultural festivals and the mountains and beaches of Scotland on your doorstep.

We believe your choice will be rewarded in the quality of your education and student experience.

Employers back our graduates
Employers want more than a degree holder – they want a graduate with a range of skills and attributes, who can thrive in the working world.Employers from all sectors regard Edinburgh as an excellent training ground for high-flyers and value our graduates’ intellectual ability and high-level attributes developed while studying here.We are well regarded by recruiters seeking talented graduates. High Fliers Research ranked us as the 13th most targeted university in the UK for 2020/21. Our graduates are ranked 25th in the world by employers (QS World University Rankings 2022).

Six months after graduating, 96.5% of our students are in employment or postgraduate study.