MINF Informatics (5-Year Undergraduate Masters Programme) 

at University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

International students are not required to take an entrance test or attend an interview for most of the University of Edinburgh courses; however, they are required for competitive programs like Medicine (it requires a UCAT test). Additionally, courses in Medicine may require portfolios. 

Below mentioned are the programs, the students might be asked to meet the mentioned requirements for: 

According to the UCAS admissions statistics mentioned by the university, The University of Edinburgh offer rate is 40% for the 2023 cycle. Out of the total number of 69,377 applications, the university sent out these many offers 27,608. Looking at the offer rate, it can be said that the university is moderately selective at the time of admission.

• Qualifications
• A personal statement
• A reference
• Relevant work experience

Indian students willing to take admission to Edinburgh University must meet the academic requirements. The general admission requirement for bachelor’s courses is having a Class 12 qualification, whereas, for the postgraduate courses, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree. Detailed University of Edinburgh admissions requirements for international students are given below:

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

• In order to qualify for admission to master’s study at Edinburgh University, the applicants are required to have a good degree from a highly-ranked university in India. Entry requirements shall vary as per the program. However, the minimum score the applicants must achieve 60% or more / GPA of 8 on a 10-point scale in bachelor’s study
• In case, the applicants are studying at an Institute of Eminence or an Institute of National Importance, they should then achieve 55% or more / GPA of 7.0

PhD Program

• The application to a PhD programme requires students to typically have a master’s degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal. Note that the entry requirements may vary as per the course

Also Read: Requirements to Study in UK for Indian Students 

Some of the reasons to study at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences are:

• UE Germany is one of the most diverse student bodies in Europe with students from more than 100 nationalities represented on campus
• Students at the university are globally connected through international projects, innovative digital learning projects or by directly interacting with international fellow students
• The university also provides a practice-oriented environment. In other words, the consistent combination of international theoretical requirements and practical implementation promoted professional curiosity and provides orientation in the development of a unique profile
• UE Germany offers a practice-oriented degree that supports the individual development
• 4 out of 5 stars has been given to the university by students for overall satisfaction

The University of Edinburgh expects from postgraduate students to achieve 60% or more or a GPA of 8 on a 10-point scale in their bachelor's degree. If the student is studying at the university listed on UoE Indian University list, they must achieve 55% or more/ GPA of 7 on 10-point scale. In addition, students must submit a degree in appropriate subject from a recognised institution equivalent to first or upper class honors in the UK and submit documents including degree certificate and academic transcripts (Certified translation), personal statement, reference, and research proposals. However, there is no GPA requirements for the undergraduates.

Edinburgh University ranking of MSc Management course is in the Top 5 in the UK 2022 by the Financial Times. The duration of this programme is one-year and the tuition fees to study this course for international students is £31,300. Note that this programme has an application fee of £60.

Also Check: The University of Edinburgh Ranking 

University of Edinburgh operates on five beautiful campuses spread throughout the vibrant city of Edinburgh. Some of the highlights of the Edin campuses are as follows:

Central Area Campus

• Main campus of the university and home to all the main buildings of the university
• Spread around various squares and streets in Edinburgh's Southside, with a few buildings in Old Town
• Home to the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, the School of Informatics, etc.
• Most of the buildings are located around George Square

King's Building Campus

• Located in the south of the city
• Home to the university's most of the Science and Engineering college's research and teaching activities

Easter Bush Campus

• Located about 7 miles south of the city
• Home to the Jeanne Marching International Centre for Animal Welfare Education, Roslin Institute, Royal School of Veterinary Studies, and Veterinary Oncology and Imaging Centre

Bioquarter Campus

• Also known as Little France
• Home to the majority of medical facilities of the university alongside the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Western General

• Edin's Western General Hospital
• Home to the Biomedical Research Facility, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility and Institute of Genetics and Cancer

There are no GRE requirements for most of the postgraduate courses at the University of Edinburgh. However, some programs may expect a GRE score from international students. The postgraduate students must submit a degree in appropriate subject from a recognised institution equivalent to first or upper class honors in the UK to fulfill the eligibility. Some documents requirements include certificate and academic transcripts, personal statement, reference, and research proposals.

University of Edinburgh has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, students get to interact one-on-one with the world class faculty. Some of the top programs for international students are: