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Join some of the best students from around the globe at one of the world's top universities.

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Find out when you can expect to receive an offer, when you need to accept it, and what happens next.

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Covid-19 updates for staff & students

See the latest information and advice for students, staff and prospective students: Covid-19 updates 

Bulletin magazine for staff

Read the latest updates from the Adaptation and Renewal teams as well as stories from across our staff community: bulletin magazine

Edinburgh impact

Prominent human rights lawyer Debora Kayembe has been named as Rector of the University.

Some of the world’s most respected public health figures are to join a series of University debates analysing the future implications of Covid-19.

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Discover how our community, researchers and experts are helping to respond to this global challenge.

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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

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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

Doctoral College

Teaching Matters

Libraries and collections

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