University of Edinburgh - Ratings, Reviews & Ranking

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

4.2

The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582, is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city of Edinburgh, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university.

Edinburgh receives approximately 60,000 applications every year, making it the second most popular university in the UK by volume of applications. After St Andrews, it is the most difficult university to gain admission into in Scotland, and 9th overall in the UK.

Alumni of the university include 23 Nobel Prize winners, 2 Turing Award winners, 1 Abel Prize winner, 1 Fields Medal winner, 2 Pulitzer Prize winners, 3 Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom, and several Olympic gold medallists.

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Overview

4.2
out of 5

Overall Score

36.8%

of those seeking jobs were employed in their area of study within 6 months of graduation.

46.8%

say the majority of the classes record their attendance.

95.5%

say they always feel safe on Campus

Academic Staff

5 Stars 35.2%

4 Stars 48.4%

3 Stars 13.2%

2 Stars 1.1%

1 Star 2.2%

Campus Facilities

5 Stars 39.6%

4 Stars 44%

3 Stars 14.3%

2 Stars 1.1%

1 Star 1.1%

Area of Study

5 Stars 45.1%

4 Stars 41.8%

3 Stars 11%

2 Stars 1.1%

1 Star 1.1%

Administrative Staff

5 Stars 48%

4 Stars 30.7%

3 Stars 14.7%

2 Stars 2.7%

1 Star 4%

Sports Facilities

5 Stars 47.6%

4 Stars 37.8%

3 Stars 14.6%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Social Scene

5 Stars 53.5%

4 Stars 33.7%

3 Stars 12.8%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Reviews

 
Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Health & Social Care
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 International
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 2022 

		Specific Area of StudyPsychology

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Having attended the University of Edinburgh for about three years now, I have really enjoyed my time here. My professors have been well-informed and tried make lessons engaging and relevant. The library has access to lots of resources that have been really helpful and the librarian support has been amazing. The local student bar at Teviot Place provides affordable options to socialize with classmates which was always really fun. Other university facilities such as the Sports Centre are affordable as well and offer a wide range of group lessons too. The university tries to take feedback from students into account and regularly asks for this. Would recommend! "
					
	7 Mar 2025 

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Holly Ng
Area Of Study :

  Arts & Humanities
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2021 
Personality Type:						
		
 Introvert 

		Campus AttendedMain campus

		Specific Area of StudyPsychology and Business

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?No

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?No

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " The University of Edinburgh is a good University, there is, however, a lack of support for students in terms of mental health and lack of study spaces during busy exam periods. I would warn future students about cost of living, as it is really high in Edinburgh and there is a massive housing crises. Rental prices are now over £750 a month (not including bills) for a flat. It is also not a great city in terms of shops, there are only little supermarkets in the city center, however, it is super pretty and a really walkable city. I would warn future students about student accommodation, some of it is not great and definitely needs updating. I stayed in Scienes and it wasn't the best, but I was able to make great friends and it was convenient to the main campus. "
					
	17 Oct 2024 

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Lynne
Area Of Study :

  Accounting, Business & Economics
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2023 
Personality Type:						
		
 Introvert 

		Campus AttendedUniversity of Edinburgh Business School

		Specific Area of StudyMarketing and Business Analysis

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?No

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " I had an absolute blast studying at the University of Edinburgh Business School. The classes were no joke, they really pushed me to up my game and think strategically. The professors knew their stuff and brought a ton of real-world experience to the table. Even though it took me six months to land my job, I know my degree from Edinburgh played a significant role in getting my foot in the door. But it wasn't all hitting the books. I got to explore the incredible country of Scotland thanks to the super-active International Students Society. We went on many fabulous trips and events, from hiking in the Highlands touring ancient castles. And can we talk about the campus? It is stunning, with a perfect mix of old-school charm and modern amenities. I never had to worry about accessing the resources I needed, whether I was hitting up the library or the computer labs. All in all, my time at the University of Edinburgh Business School was unforgettable. If you can study here, jump on it! "
					
	6 Jun 2024 

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Jen
Area Of Study :

  Social Sciences
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2018 
Personality Type:						
		
 Introvert 

		Campus AttendedMain

		Specific Area of StudyPsychological therapies

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?No

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " The university was fine overall. Some things and people stood out more than others. Edinburgh can be expensive, but since I commute, it hasn't really affected me. It's been a solid experience, just with a few ups and downs along the way. "
					
	23 May 2024 

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Yara El Naggar
Area Of Study :

  Social Sciences
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 International
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2022 

		Specific Area of StudyMSc Psychological Therapies

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?No

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?No

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " A bit disorganised at times and I had a lack of communication sometimes in my program, but a really nice community feel overall and I enjoyed engaging in different societies. The city is small so you feel like you know a lot of people and run into them often and can engage with lots of activities. "
					
	15 May 2024 

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