University of Edinburgh - Ratings, Reviews & Ranking

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
4.2
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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.

Overview
Area of Study
Level
Type of Student
Status When Reviewing
Gender

4.2
out of 5

Overall Score

31.3%

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

46.3%

say the majority of the classes record their attendance.

94.4%

say they always feel safe on Campus

Academic Staff
5 Stars 34.2%
4 Stars 48.1%
3 Stars 13.9%
2 Stars 1.3%
1 Star 2.5%
Campus Facilities
5 Stars 40.5%
4 Stars 44.3%
3 Stars 12.7%
2 Stars 1.3%
1 Star 1.3%
Area of Study
5 Stars 45.6%
4 Stars 40.5%
3 Stars 11.4%
2 Stars 1.3%
1 Star 1.3%
Administrative Staff
5 Stars 46.2%
4 Stars 30.8%
3 Stars 15.4%
2 Stars 3.1%
1 Star 4.6%
Sports Facilities
5 Stars 46.5%
4 Stars 39.4%
3 Stars 14.1%
2 Stars 0%
1 Star 0%
Social Scene
5 Stars 54.7%
4 Stars 30.7%
3 Stars 14.7%
2 Stars 0%
1 Star 0%
Reviews
Area of Study
Level
Type of Student
Status When Reviewing
Gender
Coral
Area Of Study :
Arts & Humanities
Level :
Undergraduate
Type of Student :
Traditional
Status When Reviewing :
Student
Gender :
Female
Started Here In :
Sep, 2020
Campus AttendedMain
Specific Area of StudyBusiness with marketing
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?No
Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No
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
" Great uni, really enjoyed my time here. Quality courses and a lot of projects with local companies, which helps with gaining experience and apply learnings! Definitely reach out to your lecturers for additional advice/insights, most of them are lovely and want to help you succeed! "
26 Feb 2024
Academic Staff
Area of Study
Campus Facilities
Administrative Staff
Sports Facilities
Social Scene
Sarah Elle
Area Of Study :
Social Sciences
Level :
Postgraduate
Type of Student :
Traditional
Status When Reviewing :
Student
Gender :
Female
Started Here In :
2020
Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?Yes
Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes
Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes
Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes
Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?No
Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes
" Edinburgh is a great city to study in. Lots of great facilities. Close to nature and the outdoors. Easy to escape the city at weekends to see beautiful Scotland. Can be an expensive place to live and with many places at the moment can be hard to find somewhere to rent "
8 Dec 2023
Academic Staff
Area of Study
Campus Facilities
Administrative Staff
Sports Facilities
Social Scene
Beebee
Area Of Study :
Engineering & Technology
Level :
Postgraduate
Type of Student :
International
Status When Reviewing :
Student
Gender :
Female
Started Here In :
2020
Personality Type:
Introvert
Specific Area of StudyData Science, Technology and Innovation
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
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
" I study as a distance learning student. I always feel supported by the university. The instructors are very knowledgeable in their fields and passionate to inspire learning in students. The library is vast and easily accessible online. "
27 Mar 2023
Academic Staff
Area of Study
Campus Facilities
Administrative Staff
Sports Facilities
Social Scene
Trixie Lin
Area Of Study :
Arts & Humanities
Level :
Postgraduate
Type of Student :
International
Status When Reviewing :
Student
Gender :
Female
Started Here In :
2021
Personality Type:
Extrovert
Campus Attended50 George square
Specific Area of StudyMSc East Asian Relations
Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes
Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?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
" I think UOE is a good choice for a one-year postgraduate program if you are an independent thinker and a self-disciplined student, not as good as expected otherwise. There are lots of readings required which should be completed by students themselves. And the teaching offered during classes only acts as a guidance. "
24 Jul 2022
Academic Staff
Area of Study
Campus Facilities
Administrative Staff
Sports Facilities
Social Scene
Jane
Area Of Study :
Accounting, Business & Economics
Level :
Postgraduate
Type of Student :
International
Status When Reviewing :
Student
Gender :
Female
Started Here In :
2021
Personality Type:
Extrovert
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
" The school provided everything I needed and the city is beautiful. The staff were always attentive and I found I could always find support for any questions or concerns I had. It was also very easy to make friends and the community is so diverse, so there is also opportunities to learn about new cultures. "
15 Jul 2022
Academic Staff
Area of Study
Campus Facilities
Administrative Staff
Sports Facilities
Social Scene