University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is one of the world's great research universities, ranked #22 globally by QS 2024. Set in Scotland's magnificent capital city — often called the 'Athens of the North' — Edinburgh combines centuries of academic tradition with cutting-edge research in AI, medicine, informatics, and the humanities. Home to the world-renowned Edinburgh Informatics school, the university is a global leader in artificial intelligence and computer science research.
Why Choose Edinburgh?
Top reasons Indian students choose this university
Ranked #22 globally — Scotland's finest university with over 440 years of academic heritage
Edinburgh's Informatics school is one of Europe's most prestigious AI and computer science research centres
Edinburgh is consistently voted Europe's most beautiful city — rich cultural life with the world-famous festival
UK Graduate Route visa allows 2 years of work after graduation across the entire UK
Annual Costs
International Tuition
₹26L/yr
Est. Living Costs
₹9L/yr
Avg. Career Outcome
Intakes
Official Website
https://ed.ac.uk
Top Programs
Popular courses for international students at Edinburgh
MSc Artificial Intelligence
MSc Informatics
MBA (Edinburgh Business School)
MBChB Medicine
Scholarships & Funding
Major scholarships available for international students at Edinburgh
Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship
Amount
Full fees
Eligibility
PhD students — overseas fee waiver
Tay Scholarship
Amount
£5,000
Eligibility
Indian students — UG & PG programs
Principal's Career Development PhD Scholarship
Amount
Full fees + £15,609/yr
Eligibility
PhD — merit based
Application Deadlines
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Campus Highlights
What makes Edinburgh's campus experience unique
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