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Whatever success looks like to you, you can achieve the extraordinary.

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Book your place now for our October on-campus Undergraduate Open Day.

Find your undergraduate degree

Find your postgraduate degree

Edinburgh Impact

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As we say farewell to 2024 we wanted to share a selection of our stories from the past year that have had the most impact with our readers, writers and editors.

#EdinburghImpact

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What matters most to you in your Christmas celebrations? This formula invites everyone to reflect on what truly brings joy and meaning to their festive season.

#EdinburghImpact

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The University will be closed from 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024, reopening 9am on Friday 3 January 2025.

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We are a truly global University, making a contribution to the world, through global partnership, community and exchange.

Regional engagement

International applicants

Global community

A University of Sanctuary

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We're committed to contributing to the city of Edinburgh through research, teaching, facilities and events.

City Region Deal

University facilities in the city

Community projects

Our work with local schools

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Research and teaching

We're ranked 4th in the UK for research power, and have the highest rating possible for our student learning experience*.

Research and innovation

Doctoral College

Teaching Matters

Libraries and collections

*Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions; Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Scotland.