World Ranking

QS World University Rankings 2026

#34

UK Ranking

Complete University Guide 2027

#19

International Students

48% international students

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland

Institution Type

University

Study Levels

Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral / PhD

Overview

Research-intensive university in Edinburgh, offering wide undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research provision across arts, humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, medicine and law.

https://www.ed.ac.uk

Key Subject Strengths

  • Social Policy — #10 · QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
  • Social Anthropology — #17 · QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
  • Sociology — #28 · QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026