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Best Universities According to QS World University Rankings

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Universities	Location	2021	2020	2019
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	Cambridge, MA, United States	1	1	1
Stanford University	Stanford, CA, United States	2	2	2
Harvard University	Cambridge, MA, United States	3	3	3
California Institute of Technology – Caltech	Pasadena, CA, United States	4	5	4
University of Oxford	Oxford, ENG, United Kingdom	5	4	5
ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology	Zürich, Switzerland	6	6	7
University of Cambridge	Cambridge, ENG, United Kingdom	7	7	6
Imperial College London	London, ENG, United Kingdom	8	9	8
University of Chicago	Chicago, IL, United States	9	10	9
University College London (UCL)	London, ENG, United Kingdom	10	8	10
National University of Singapore	Singapore, Singapore	11	11	11
Princeton University	Princeton, NJ, United States	12	13	13
Nanyang Technological University	Singapore, Singapore	13	11	12
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne	Lausanne, Switzerland	14	18	22
Tsinghua University	Beijing, China	15	16	17
University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA, United States	16	15	19
Yale University	New Haven, CT, United States	17	17	15
Cornell University	Ithaca, NY, United States	18	14	14
Columbia University	New York City, NY, United States	19	18	16
The University of Edinburgh	Edinburgh, SCT, United Kingdom	20	20	18
University of Michigan	Ann Arbor, MI, United States	21	21	20
The University of Hong Kong	Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)	22	25	25
Peking University	Beijing, China	23	22	30
The University of Tokyo	Tokyo, Japan	24	22	23

The University of Edinburgh

 Central Campus, Edinburgh United Kingdom

• QS World University Rankings16

• StatusPublic
• Research OutputVery High
• Student/Faculty Ratio7
• ScholarshipsYes
• International Students14,637
• SizeXL
• Exam TypeGMAT,Bachelor GPA,IELTS,TOEFL

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Inspiring the world since 1583

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50*, and placed 16th in the 2022 QS World University Rankings. Our entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts students and staff from across the globe, creating a unique Edinburgh experience. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities. We attract the world’s best, from Nobel Prize winning laureates to future explorers, pioneers and inventors.

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Supporting you and your studies

We provide a range of support services to help not only with your academic needs, but also your personal needs.

Academic support

You will have access to academic support throughout your time with us. You will be assigned a personal tutor from within your School who will offer academic guidance and support. We also offer a peer support scheme, guidance on study skills, and a short courses programme to enhance your skills base.

Postgraduate students can also benefit from our Institute for Academic Development (IAD) which provides information, events and courses to develop the skills you will need throughout your studies and in the future.

Libraries and IT

You will have access to 10 libraries, including the third largest academic library in Europe, housing over 4 million printed volumes, E-books: 1.4 million, E-journals: 185,000, and 700 licensed databases. Many Schools also have their own subject-specific libraries.

We have one of the largest campus computing networks in Britain with more than 3,000 computers in a variety of open-access, School and specialised computer labs. You’ll benefit from 30 open-access computer labs with 24-hour access across key locations. Free laptop loans are available from our libraries and there is almost 100% WiFi coverage in our buildings. We also support various methods of remotely accessing university services, computers and file stores from outwith the campus, allowing you to work off-site and still stay secure.

Health, welfare and wellbeing

We care about the health and wellbeing of our students and offer a number of services to ensure you are fully supported.

Newly opened in 2020 is our Health and Wellbeing Centre – a dedicated hub for students. It houses the Student Counselling Service and Disability Services, the University Health Centre and the University Pharmacy.

The Advice Place is a free advice and information centre, which offers independent and confidential advice on any aspect of university life.

If you choose to stay in University accommodation, our Residence Life team are also there to support you 24/7.

Religious and spiritual support and guidance

The Chaplaincy is a safe and welcoming service for people of all faiths and none. Our Chaplain and team of honorary chaplains (encompassing all faiths and none) offer support and guidance to all students. They also run a number of events and courses throughout the year for Mindfulness Wellbeing and Yoga – as well as The Listening Service – for any who would appreciate “a good listening to”.

Childcare

We offer excellent childcare services, making it easier to juggle parenthood and study. We also offer advice on other nurseries, and the Edinburgh University Students’ Association provides support and advice for parents too.

Support for international students

The University’s international office – Edinburgh Global – provides support and assistance to all non-UK applicants and students on a variety of topics, such as visas and working in the UK, and offers appointments and drop-in sessions each week. They also arrange welcome and orientation activities and social events throughout the year.

International students can also take advantage of our interactive web learning tool, Prepare for Success, which contains learning resources to help you find out about academic life in the UK and the skills needed for effective study.

Our English Language Teaching Centre offers courses to improve your academic English in preparation for your studies and free academic English tuition during your studies.

We have five Regional Centres in Latin America, Southeast Asia, South Asia, North America and East Asia, which support engagement with students, academics and alumni.

Accommodation 

Accommodation for postgraduate students is self-catered and can be found across a range of halls and flats. Flats vary in size, from four to six single study-bedrooms, and are located within easy reach of the University’s buildings and the city centre.

The University guarantees an offer of accommodation to all new, single postgraduate taught students from outside the EU. For taught postgraduates from within the EU, including the UK, we make every effort to offer University accommodation, but such offers cannot be guaranteed.

If you are a new, single postgraduate research (PhD) student from the UK, EU or outside of the EU, the University guarantees you an offer of accommodation.

Please note that there are certain deadlines to meet in order to guarantee your accommodation offer.

Visit our accommodation website to find out more.

Available programs

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School of Biological Sciences (11)Business School (15)School of Chemistry (3)School of Divinity (7)Edinburgh College of Art (25)Edinburgh Medical School: Biomedical Sciences (10)School of Economics (2)Edinburgh Medical School: Clinical Sciences (24)Edinburgh Medical School: Medicine (1)Edinburgh Medical School: Molecular, Genetic & Population Health Sciences (8)School of Education (Moray House) (18)School of Engineering (11)School of GeoSciences (18)School of History, Classics & Archaeology (16)School of Informatics (15)School of Law (24)School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures (13)School of Mathematics (10)School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences (12)School of Physics & Astronomy (3)Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (17)School of Health in Social Science (13)School of Social & Political Science (25)

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The University of Edinburgh is one of the top Public universities in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is ranked #16 in QS Global World Rankings 2022.

• QS World University Rankings#16
• QS WUR Ranking By Subject#3
• Graduate Employability Ranking#48

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