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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#22

THE Ranking

#29

QS Ranking

#35

ARWU Ranking

#38

US News Ranking

#41
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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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Mathematics

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MBA/PGDM

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Specializations in B.E. / B.Tech Program

Chemical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

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The University of Edinburgh US World and News 2026

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Global Universities
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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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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 2027

Ranked by202520262027
University
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151311
Accounting and Finance
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81118
Architecture656
Business and Management
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7611
Chemical Engineering
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833
Civil Engineering
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8416
Economics331726
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
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12119
Law101110
Mechanical Engineering
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624
Medicine6224
Physics201414
Politics403728
Sociology and Social Policy25115

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The University of Edinburgh, The Complete University Guide Rankings 2027

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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 2026

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MBA
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929191
Master in Finance
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505049
Master in Management
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8810094

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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

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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 2027

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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– / –
Global MBA
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586663
Law and Legal Studies2115– / –
Masters in Business Analytics252629
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 2027: 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 2027

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292929
Arts and Humanities1111– / –
Engineering
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7683– / –
Law1617– / –
Life Sciences2932– / –
Medicine and Health2120– / –
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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Psychology2323– / –

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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 2026

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403738
Law7651– / –
Mathematics3736– / –
Nursing201201– / –
Physics2625– / –
Political Sciences5151– / –
Sociology3129– / –

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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

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University of Edinburgh
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 35% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Liberal
Internships3.3
Part time work4
Post study jobs3.9
Quality of faculty4.5
Student Life4.7
Value for money3.9
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.8
Indian Food4.3
Permanent Immigration3.3
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MSc in Finance - Batch of 2025
4.1
Best year of my life away from home.
Tips: The curriculum is very similar to other universities, you can feel the cultural shock if its your first time abroad but every one around is very inclusive so you won't feel alone if you are a bit social. I did not avail any scholarship but there are options to do so, and u should check.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1600
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 41250
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Priyanka Chandrasekaran Verified Icon
Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025
4.1
Fun, adventurous and beautiful memory
Tips: Research more on the subject they want to take. Subjects like business analytics and FINTECH seem to have more challenging courses than general management. Student life was amazing, we have so many resources and clubs to expose ourselves to. I got a 5k scholarship under India Merit, but they have increased the CGPA requirement for it.
Likes (Safety): Edinburgh is a very safe place. We can travel at night since there are buses running around the city 24/7. There is a lot of social life in and around the city, so for students it's such a lovely place to explore. And since it's in Scotland, it's a beautiful country to travel in as well.
Dislikes (Value for money): I personally think it was quite expensive. They could have added more lectures for 30k GBP. It didn't really challenge me for the management course. But the other courses were quite harder and worth the money. For management, it touched on several subjects, but there was not much depth like I wanted.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 25000
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MSC Accounting and Financial Management - Batch of 2025
3.1
Fun and eye-opening in the best way possible. If only I could’ve stayed longer :)
Tips: I learnt to SEE accounting under different perspectives and not just as numbers. I received a scholarship which was automatically awarded to me given my undergraduate score. Overall the only disappointing thing was lack of employment opportunities especially for international students. Otherwise student life and the city was amazing. The campus is quite beautiful as well.
Likes (Public transportation): Public transport is very convenient. It might be a little expensive depending on the bus or train you choose. But mostly it was a good experience for me. Sometimes there may be public brawls but just ignore them at the very least. You can use either card or cons. And if you're below 21 years you can get a pass and transport is free.
Dislikes (Internships): The master's programme did not directly provide resources for obtaining internships. It just organized a job fair where most companies were only looking for students without visa restrictions. No one was ready to sponsor. So, it felt like international students were not considered at all. Even the employment trek where we visited two -three companies only considered students that didn't need visa sponsorship.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500
Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week
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MSc in Climate Change Finance and Investment - Batch of 2025
4.4
Edi is a great time with the best people
Tips: There are a lot of societies and groups you can join, so it doesn't feel alienating. Scholarship options from the university are limited, but I received the India Merit Scholarship. I am happy with the university, the course could have been better, and the country was amazing.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
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Aaditya Bajpai Verified Icon
LLM in Law - Batch of 2026
5.0
Why I Loved Edinburgh - The City and the University
Tips: 1. There was a cultural shift. Be very careful about the Scottish Kilts. Don't call it a skirt. Don't touch their kilts. 2. No, I did not. 3. Extremely satisfied and happy. The country welcomes you like home. You will have a hard time leaving if you decide to do so.
Likes (Indian Food): 1. There are numerous student rooms and libraries for us to study. My favourites were the New School and Old School libraries. 2. A lot of festivals, like Hogmanay, the Fringe and Bagpiper events, theatre, and musicals. 3. There are more than 200.
Dislikes (Internships): 1. Highly Accessible. You can schedule sessions with them. 2. The best thing was that it was more question-based rather than just theory. 3. Extremely diverse. Professors came from almost every part of the world, from Nigeria to China to India to the Middle East.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2550
Prepping time for classes13 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 30450
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Masters in Accounting and Financial Management - Batch of 2026
3.8
University of Edinburgh student review
Tips: Look, if you're heading to Edinburgh, just brace yourself—those first few months are a massive hurdle. Total adjustment shock but it gets way easier once you actually get into the rhythm of things. Just don't expect a free ride with money if you delay your application like I did (missed out on scholarships completely because I applied way too late in the game). If you want any shot at funding or a bursary here, you seriously need to sort that out a whole year in advance. Still, pretty happy with the uni overall. The course could definitely afford to be a bit more hands-on and practical... but I guess that heavy independent research focus is just the name of the game at a traditional UK university like this.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 3150
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 42800
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University of Edinburgh offers many scholarships to full time Indian students at UG and PG levels. Other than University of Edinburgh scholarships, Indian students can apply for scholarships from many other institutions like government agencies, research councils, charitable trusts and external bodi

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University of Edinburgh is globally renowned for its high rankings year over year and is academically comparable to mid-to-upper Ivy League universities. However - it differs significantly in funding, course structure and name recognition outside of academia. The university is specifically known for

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Yes, the University of Edinburgh offers on-campus internships to Indian students via initiatives like the Employ.ed on Campus. Key features of on-campus internships at Edinburgh University include:

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The acceptance rate at the University of Edinburgh is around 53% for international students. The University represents over 180 countries. The acceptance rates suggest moderate competition and a bit selective admission process. Students who are interested in getting into the University should fulfil

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Yes, Indian students can defer their entry at Uni of Edinburgh. However, deferrals are not automatic or guaranteed. Each deferral request is based on programme capacity and the reasons provided.

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