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Akash Gaur

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UoE ranks #1 in the UK for its Electronics Engineering program, in the latest Shiksha Rankings. It consistently ranks among the best universities in UK for engineering. Indian students would need a 2:1 UG Honours degree with a minimum GPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 scale for MSc in Electronics Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.

For BSc in Electronics Engineering at UoE, a Class 12th completion certificate with a minimum of 80% is required.

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A tuition deposit is a fraction of the tuition fees which is to be paid by students to comfirm their seat.  This is deducted from the fees later. The deposits can vary for different courses as given below.

  • INR 1.8 L for a full master's programme
  • INR 1.2 L for a PG diploma
  • INR 61 K for a PG Certificate

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Yes, parents can absolutely visit you at the UoE campus. For that, they'll need the standard UK Visitor Visa and Electronic Travel Authorisation. As a student, you would also need to meet the below requirements for your parents to visit you.

  • Enrolled in a full-time programme with a minimum duration of 6 months
  • Receiving a scholarship or sponsorship from the National Government
  • Enrolled in a doctoral or research-based higher degree

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Yes, the eateries on campus do serve Indian food. These are managed by the Students' Union. Off-campus, one can find many Indian restaurants. These serve better quality of food and offer more variety. Some popular options are mentioned below.

RestaurantKnown ForLocation
Mother India's CafeTapas-style small dishes3-5 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh
The Mosque KitchenKebabs, Chicken Tikka Masala, Biryani, and NaanNicolson Square, Edinburgh
Kalpana Vegan and Vegetarian RestaurantMasala Dosa, Mango Lassi, and Thaali Raj Bhog2-3 Patrick Square, Edinburgh

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Yes, it is possible to change the field of study at UoE. This depends on if seats are available or not, overall academic scores, and when the application is submitted. This can affect the tuiton fees. Transfer for new 1st year students are only allowed in the first 2 weeks of the first semester. The Student Adviser can provide the required guidance.

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Yes, Indian students can pursue an MBA online at UoE.  Applications open for either September or March entry. The programme has an overall duration of 24 months. It is accredited by the AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. This programme is recognised around the globe. It would take around 5-9 hours every week.

For admission, a minimum of 3 years of prior work experience is required.

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The University of Edinburgh only accepts IELTS Academic. The minimum IELTS score required for admission is 6.5 or more. A minimum score of 6.0 is needed for each of Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking sections. This can vary for different specializations. The UoE does not accept scores for IELTS One Skill Retake, IELTS General, IELTS for UKVI General, and IELTS Life Skills for UKVI.

 

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Pallavi Sharma

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University of Bristol and University of Edinburgh are some of the top ranked universities all over the world. As per Shiksha Popularity Rankings, University of Bristol has an overall ranking of #50 in world. The University of Edinburgh has an overall ranking of #29 in world. In terms of Shiksha Popularity rankings, University of Edinburgh has an upper hand. Check the table listed below for Bristol University and University of Edinburgh ranking by various ranking bodies worldwide:

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University of Bristol

University of Edinburgh

Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#51 in world and #8 in UK

#21 in World and #5 in UK

QS Rankings 2026

#51

#34

Times Higher Education 2026

#80 

#29

US News & World Report 2025

#105 in Best Global Universities

#39 in Best Global Universities

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Kanishka Gambhir

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University of Edinburgh is known as one of the safest universities in the world as Edinburgh is a safe city with a low crime rate. Though the university keeps efforts in making the university even more safe, but it is also the duty of the students to pay attention to their personal safety. 

For emergency services, students can call on 999 for police, fire brigade, and ambulance.  

For some non-emergency services, students can call either 101 or 111. 

The University of Edinburgh operates a Report + Support services for the students who wants to report about anything which have harmed their safety and wellbeing- physically an

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