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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
University
Rankings2027

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QS World University Rankings (2027)
#35

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
The University of Edinburgh
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Total students
39015
International Students
42%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
13:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual
Climate
Cool maritime
Safety
7.8
City Characteristics
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)

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Courses at The University of Edinburgh

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