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The University of Edinburgh Ranking

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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#20

THE Ranking

#29

QS Ranking

#35

ARWU Ranking

#37

US News Ranking

#39
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Q:   What are the rankings for The University of Edinburgh?
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According to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, The University of Edinburgh ranks #27, showing a downgrade from its previous ranking of #22 in 2024. The University of Edinburgh also ranks #30 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to the last year, The University of Edinburgh witnessed a declining trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #29 in 2023. Furthermore, The University of Edinburgh ranks #15 in The Complete University Guide 'University Ranking' category in 2025.

Q:   Is worth going to The University of Edinburgh?
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As per THE University of Edinburgh subject ranking 2026, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. QS has ranked The University of Edinburgh at #21 for Law & Legal Studies. Additionally, it is also ranked #23 for Biological Sciences by QS. THE has also ranked courses offered by The University of Edinburgh as top programs, namely Arts & Humanities, Law, Clinical & Health, and Psychology, etc. The programs offered by The University of Edinburgh are quite popular and are ranked at #29 by THE in 2026.







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The University of Edinburgh Course Ranking

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Specializations in MS Program

Computer Science Engineering

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#35
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Mathematics

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QS

#29

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#36
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MBA/PGDM

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#91
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B.E. / B.Tech

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Electronics Engineering

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Chemical Engineering

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The University of Edinburgh US World and News 2025

Ranked by202320242025
Global Universities
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343839

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Q:   Which university of UK is better King's College London or The University of Edinburgh?
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In Comparison, The University of Edinburgh ranks at #38 and KCL ranks the best however the ranking has declined this university which is a similar trend for University of Edinburgh.

Given below are the rankings of Global Universities rankings of the mentioned universities/schools:

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2023

2022

The University of Edinburgh

#38

#34

#32

King's College London

#36

#33

#33

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The University of Edinburgh, The Guardian 2026

Ranked by202420252026
University
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141513
Accounting and Finance
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6811
Architecture665
Business and Management
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976
Chemical Engineering
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1383
Civil Engineering
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1484
Economics363317
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
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10121
Law131011
Mechanical Engineering
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862
Medicine5622
Physics152014
Politics324037
Sociology and Social Policy162511

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The University of Edinburgh, The Complete University Guide Rankings 2026

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UK University
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151819
Accounting and Finance
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61918
Architecture656
Art and Design11128
Biological Sciences867
Business and Management Studies UK
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8813
Chemical Engineering
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789
Civil Engineering
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151117
Computer Science
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141613
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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111214
Law91316
Mechanical Engineering
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101711
Medicine51013
Nursing328
Physics and Astronomy121516
Psychology161719
Sociology71426

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The University of Edinburgh Financial Times Rankings 2024

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MBA
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929191
Master in Finance
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5050– / –
Master in Management
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88100– / –

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Q:   Is the University of Manchester better than The University of Edinburgh?
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According to the FT rankings comparison, both of the universities listed in the table below witness a downward trend, however the University of Edinburgh ranks better than the University of Manchester.

A ranking comparison of The University of Edinburgh with the University of Manchester for MiM programme (2025 rankings) is given below:

University

Financial Times Ranking 2025

Financial Times Ranking 2024

Financial Times Ranking 2023

The University of Edinburgh

#100

#88

#78

University of Manchester

#96

#92

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Q:   What is MBA ranked at The University of Edinburgh?
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Financial Times Ranking is one of the dependable rankings when talking of MBA or Business Schools rankings. This ranking body has been publishing rankings for the Business and Management programs since 1999. For GMBA, Financial Times (FT) ranks #92 in the year 2025 offered by The University of Edinburgh.

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The University of Edinburgh QS Ranking 2026

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Europe66– / –
UK Ranking– / –6– / –
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273435
Accounting and Finance
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4942– / –
Architecture and Built Environment5151– / –
Art and Design5189– / –
Biological Sciences2319– / –
Communication and Media Studies4036– / –
Engineering and Technology
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5860– / –
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5866– / –
Law and Legal Studies2115– / –
Masters in Business Analytics2526– / –
Mathematics3229– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering9487– / –
Medicine2022– / –
Nursing4644– / –
Performing Arts51101– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology3739– / –
Physics and Astronomy5242– / –
Politics3127– / –
Sociology3028– / –

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The University of Edinburgh QS World University Rankings 2026: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What is the QS World ranking criteria for The University of Edinburgh?
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QS World University ranking body ranked over 1,500 institutions for the year 2025. The key metrics are academic reputation, citations per faculty, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, and international faculty ratio / international student ratio. The overall score that The University of Edinburgh has attained in 2025 is 83.3 out of 100.

Given below are the scores mentioned for The University of Edinburgh:

QS World Parameters

Score

Academic reputation

 98.3

Citations per faculty

 47.7

Employer reputation

 97.2

Employment Outcomes

 55.9

Faculty Student Ratio

 65.5

International faculty ratio

 98.7

International research network

 99.5

International Student Ratio

 99.8

 Sustainability

 99

 

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The University of Edinburgh Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2026

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302929
Arts and Humanities121111
Engineering
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837683
Law131617
Life Sciences282932
Medicine and Health232120
PG Business and Economics
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567360
PG Computer Science
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262935
Psychology252323

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Q:   What is THE rankings for The University of Edinburgh?
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The rankings have been provided by THE (Times Higher Education) since the year 2004. The creation of these rankings is done for the below given reasons - 

  • To know and evaluate the university's performance on the global stage 
  • To provide a comprehensive ranking report for the students to make an informed higher education decision.

 

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The University of Edinburgh ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2025

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384037
Law1017651
Mathematics183736
Nursing201201201
Physics182625
Political Sciences1015151
Sociology343129

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Q:   What is the ARWU rankings for The University of Edinburgh?
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Over 2,500 Universities are ranked by ARWU every year. In the ARWU ranking, the University of Edinburgh ranks at #37 in 2025, which is an improvement by 3 spots from the year 2024, as this ranking was #40. Times Higher Education rankings are fluctuating since 2022.

Q:   Is the University of Manchester better than the University of Edinburgh?
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The University of Edinburgh ranks the best out of the listed similarly ranked UK Universities followed by the University of Manchester. 

A comparison of The University of Edinburgh with the University of Manchester: 

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2023

The University of Edinburgh

#40

#38

#35

University of Manchester

#52

#41

#38

University of Edinburgh
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 29% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Liberal
Internships3.3
Part time work3.9
Post study jobs3.9
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.7
Value for money3.9
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.8
Indian Food4.3
Permanent Immigration3.2
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MSc Global Mental Health and Society - Batch of 2024
4.0
Academically rewarding and personally transformative milestone.
Tips: The biggest thing you need to realize before coming to Edinburgh is that the academic style here is a massive shift from what you're probably used to. The uni expects you to be completely independent and steer your own learning, which is exciting but definitely a bit of a shock to the system at first. You're fully accountable for your own schedule. On the plus side, the campus vibe is incredibly welcoming, and you’re surrounded by people from all over the world, which makes the whole culture shock way easier to handle. Financially, I managed to lock down the £5,000 India Merit Scholarship after they reviewed my grades, which was a massive help. Honestly, the student support systems here are a total lifesaver when you're feeling overwhelmed. But if I have to give one honest piece of advice to anyone thinking about applying: do your homework on the costs. You really need to sit down, weigh your options, and crunch the numbers on the ROI before committing to the move, because studying in the UK right now is a huge financial investment.
Likes (Part time work): I gave part-time work a 5 because honestly, Edinburgh is packed with jobs whether you want to work on campus or out in the city. The university itself is always hiring students for random gigs like being an RA in the halls, doing admin help, or working campus events. If you look off-campus, there's an endless supply of bar work, cafe shifts, and retail jobs up and down the Royal Mile and the rest of the city. The best part is that the university jobs are incredibly flexible with your timetable, so you don't have to ruin your grades just to make rent. You usually make anywhere from £12.60 to £15 an hour, which is decent cash. As long as you aren't blowing your money every weekend, that hourly rate is more than enough to cover your day-to-day living costs and keep you afloat here.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I gave the settlement options a 2 because honestly, trying to figure out a long-term path to stay in the UK right now is an absolute minefield. Don't get me wrong, studying up here at Edinburgh gives you a world-class education and the career prospects look great on paper, but actually moving from a student visa to permanent residency is a massive uphill battle. The whole process is completely gatekept by employer sponsorship, and with the government aggressively changing the Post-Study Work (PSW) rules and hiking up the salary thresholds for the 2026 intake, the goalposts keep moving. It’s just pure stress—especially if your industry is one of those fields where companies almost never sponsor visas. When you mix a highly competitive job market with constant immigration policy shifts—all while having a massive education loan hanging over your head that you need to pay back—the uncertainty is just exhausting.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1425
Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week
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MSC Counselling Studies - Batch of 2023
4.0
Diverse and global.
Tips: The city is extremely safe and friendly. It’s a beautiful environment to be in. The university offers help if needed in various aspects and I had a nice time during my academic year. There was a cultural shift but if you find the right group of people, it becomes easier. The global exposure is massive.
Likes (Part time work): The university holds job fairs in the welcome week, where various organisations come in offering part time jobs that are easy and accessible. The pay is usually the minimum wage going on at the time or slightly higher depending on the organisation. The university itself has part time opportunities as well but I don’t know much about it.
Dislikes (Internships): We weren’t informed about any internship opportunities available. Within the university as well, options for internship work were limited. However, this is specific to the course I pursued and there could be other courses offering opportunities.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 800
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 23500
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MSC Finance and Investment - Batch of 2026
4.9
Great experience and best country to live in.
Tips: Need a good amount of savings and financial management to sustain. Need good conduct in English and understanding of accents. Education quality is really good, focused on skill development. Great exposure to the corporate world and access to public libraries.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 5100
Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 111425
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MSc in Business Analytics - Batch of 2026
4.6
Excellent campus life and academics.
Tips: The biggest transition was academic style, which is heavily focused on self-study and critical thinking. Culturally, the shift was smooth, though the weather, ie quite gloomy. I am very satisfied with the quality of education and the exposure I have received. It entirely depends on us and our goals.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 800
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
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MSc Human Resource Management - Batch of 2025
4.3
The university is well recognized; I had a great experience.
Tips: To be honest, back in India, the method of teaching is really different, and it takes some time to adapt. My university provides various scholarships, from a full scholarship to some percentage of the tuition fees.
Likes (Quality of faculty): I feel really fortunate to have had such a supportive and approachable faculty. They were excellent. The best part was to have mentors who have great connections and work experience across the globe.
Dislikes (Internships): No doubt there is a decent amount of guidance provided, in fact, the university organises various networking events and workshops as well. Yes, there are internships available across the UK. Still, a lot depends upon the job market and the field you are in.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 35225
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MA in Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2025
4.2
A transitional turn-point of my personality.
Tips: You won't find any transition; just come with an open heart and mind to explore and accept everything. You can make the most of it. There are many scholarships available if you apply on time. I received the Dean's Excellence Award from the University. I received every possible support from the university, from academics to mental well-being. The course is culturally diverse, which gives you an edge to think outside your borders. Scotland is very beautiful, especially Edinburgh. It's a very safe and walkable city, with friendly faces and kindness in people's hearts.
Likes (Indian Food): There's no need to pack your bag with Indian food and spices; there are so many Indian and Asian shops in Edinburgh, and you can find everything here, from mustard oil to cereals! Plus, if you don't feel like cooking, there are also economical eating-out options.
Dislikes (Internships): There is no collaboration between the university and the industry for internships. Students have to find internships on their own, and the job market often prefers undergraduates for summer and winter internships over postgraduates, making it difficult for students to secure them.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 950
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 38925
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Uni of Edinburgh is one of top 50 universities in the world, offers a strong ROI, and easy access to the UK's Graduate Route Visa

91% of its MBA grads are able to land full-time roles within 6 months of graduating.

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University of Edinburgh consistently ranks among the top 50 universities globally and around the top 10 UK universities. QS, THE, The Guardian, and the Complete University Guide all rank Edinburgh University highly in their the latest rankings:

  • The Complete University Guide 2027 - #19 in the UK
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Edinburgh Uni is considered the better choice for students interested in Humanities and Medicine programs. Uni of Glasgow is generally considered the better option for engineering and life sciences programs.

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Yes, Imperial College London grads earn higher average salaries than those from the Uni of Edinburgh. The premium salary earned by Imperial grads is down to the university's focus on STEM and Business courses, and strong partnerships with top global companies.

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Yes, the Uni of Edinburgh is among the top choice of Indian students to pursue higher education in the UK. The University of Edinburgh is home to over 1,000 Indian students. As per QS 2027, the university ranks #16 in world. The university holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

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