University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, GB
The University of Edinburgh is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded by the town council under the authority of a royal charter from King James VI in 1582 and officially opened in 1583, it is one of Scotland'…
Selectivity
Selectivity differs by faculty and degree level. Refer to the latest official admissions statistics and common-data-set summaries where published.
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fees vary by programme and year. Use University of Edinburgh’s official cost of attendance pages for current figures.
Global standing
Public university in Scotland
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Campus & heritage
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About the institution
The University of Edinburgh is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded by the town council under the authority of a royal charter from King James VI in 1582 and officially opened in 1583, it is one of Scotland's four ancient universities and the sixth-oldest university in continuous operation in the English-speaking world. The university played a crucial role in Edinburgh becoming a leading intellectual centre during the Scottish Enlightenment and contributed to the city being nicknamed the "Athens of the North".