Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | £26,500–£38,800/year (overseas undergraduate, 2026–27) |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, ranks 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and is one of the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom for international students. It played a central role in the Scottish Enlightenment and has a long record in medicine, science and the humanities. Its graduates include Charles Darwin, David Hume, Alexander Graham Bell and many modern leaders in technology and public life.
Course Fees
| Programme | Tuition fee (per year, overseas, 2026–27) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate — arts and humanities | £26,500–£30,400 | Per year. |
| Undergraduate — sciences and engineering | £35,900–£38,800 | Per year. Medicine is higher still (exact figure not published here — check the official fee page). |
| Taught postgraduate | Typically £27,300–£40,900 | Per year. The MBA is higher (exact figure not published here — check the official fee page). |
Edinburgh is cheaper than London but still a major city, so students should budget for housing, food and travel. Check the exact fee for your programme on the official Edinburgh fees page before applying: University of Edinburgh official website.
Student Reviews
We do not publish student reviews written by us, and we do not invent ratings. Read what students and visitors actually say on the university’s real Google Maps reviews: University of Edinburgh on Google Maps. If you have studied at Edinburgh and want to share your experience with future applicants, tell us through our Admission Inquiry page.
Admission Process
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS, with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January. Many postgraduate applications close around 31 March. Study starts in September. Admission is competitive, particularly in medicine, law and informatics. Undergraduate applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 92. Postgraduate courses usually ask for IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in each element, or TOEFL iBT 100.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 14 January | UCAS equal-consideration deadline (undergraduate) |
| Around 31 March | Many postgraduate applications close |
| September | Study starts |
This university does not publish a downloadable brochure — check its official admissions page for the latest information.
Placements and Careers
Edinburgh does not publish a single overall placement or employment rate that we can verify, so none is given here. Graduate destinations are reported through the Graduate Outcomes survey — a national survey of graduates 15 months after they leave university, run by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency). The university’s careers service works with employers across the United Kingdom and beyond. See the official Edinburgh website for the latest careers information.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2026 place the University of Edinburgh 34th in the world.
Campus Gallery
The featured image above shows the Old College quadrangle with its dome — a verified photograph of the university’s own campus. No additional gallery photographs have been added yet: extra campus photos will be added only once each one is verified as the University of Edinburgh’s own campus. If you have a freely-licensed photograph of the campus, tell us through the Admission Inquiry page.
Campus and Infrastructure
Edinburgh is one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals, with a medieval Old Town, a Georgian New Town, and the castle that dominates the skyline. It hosts the world’s largest arts festival every August, and students enjoy a lively, walkable city with easy access to the Scottish Highlands. The university’s campuses are spread across the city, with the main site at George Square. Campus facilities, libraries, housing and sports vary by campus — check the official pages of the campus you are interested in for the current details.
Faculties and Departments
Edinburgh is organised in three Colleges: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Medicine and Veterinary Medicine; and Science and Engineering. It offers a very wide choice of subjects and is especially strong in computer science, data science and artificial intelligence — the university is home to one of Europe’s largest informatics schools — as well as medicine, law, economics and business. The Scottish four-year degree structure lets students study a broad range of subjects in the first two years before specialising, which suits students who want flexibility.
Compare with Similar Universities
Compare universities side by side with our Compare Universities tool — pick any two universities and see their fees, rankings, intakes and degree levels together. Similar universities on this site: University of Oxford (QS 2026: 4th in the world), University of Cambridge (QS 2026: 6th in the world), and Imperial College London (QS 2026: 2nd in the world).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do international students apply to Edinburgh?
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS, with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January. Many postgraduate applications close around 31 March. Study starts in September. Admission is competitive, particularly in medicine, law and informatics.
What English score does Edinburgh ask for?
Undergraduate applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 92. Postgraduate courses usually ask for IELTS 7.0 with 6.0 in each element, or TOEFL iBT 100.
How much is tuition at Edinburgh for international students?
Overseas undergraduate tuition for 2026–27 is £26,500–£30,400 a year for arts and humanities subjects and £35,900–£38,800 a year for sciences and engineering, with medicine higher still. Taught postgraduate courses typically cost £27,300–£40,900 a year.
How does the Scottish degree structure work?
Edinburgh offers a four-year degree. Students study a broad range of subjects in the first two years before specialising, which suits students who want flexibility before choosing their final subject.
Are scholarships available for international students?
Yes — the university offers a range of scholarships for international students. Check the university’s funding pages on ed.ac.uk for the awards open to your country and subject, as eligibility and deadlines vary.
Scholarships
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students — check the funding pages on ed.ac.uk for the awards open to your country and subject, as eligibility and deadlines vary. Also see the scholarships listed on this site for study in the UK: Rhodes Scholarship, Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Chevening (closed 6 October 2026), GREAT Scholarships and Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. Open and closed status is shown on each scholarship’s own page; expired awards are never shown as open.
Address and Location
University of Edinburgh
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom