University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Undergraduate strengths: Informatics, Medicine, Philosophy, Veterinary Science. Taught primarily in English.

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The decision

Is University of Edinburgh right for you?

Best for students who

  • want strong academics without an all-or-nothing admissions race
  • want research intensity and to be taught by people writing the field
  • enjoy a classic student town where the university is the heart of Edinburgh
  • are set on Informatics, Medicine, Philosophy

Maybe not for you if you

  • prioritise big-city nightlife and a huge modern urban campus
  • are on a tight budget without scholarship funding
  • want a subject well outside Informatics or Medicine

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Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate entry requirements

AAA โ€“ AAB at A-Level; IELTS 6.5.

Entry requirements last verified 15 February 2026.

What these grades mean
  • A-Levels (UK) โ€” UK upper-secondary qualifications, graded A*-E. AAA = three subjects at grade A.
  • IELTS โ€” English language test scored 0-9. Most universities want 6.0-7.5 overall.

Costs (per year)

  • Annual undergraduate tuition (international): โ‚ฌ26,500 โ€“ โ‚ฌ35,900
  • Annual undergraduate tuition (home): โ‚ฌ10,500โ€“โ‚ฌ10,800
  • Living: โ‚ฌ12,000 โ€“ โ‚ฌ16,000

Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 15 February 2026 โ€” always confirm on the official site.

Top employers & salary

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Salary data last verified 15 February 2026.

Typical graduate salary: โ‚ฌ35,000โ€“โ‚ฌ55,000/yr

Housing & city

Student wellbeing

Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.

Clubs & activities

Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term โ€” joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.

Around campus & Edinburgh

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Visa โ€” United Kingdom

Student visa (Tier 4 / Student Route)

Required for non-UK/Irish nationals studying a course longer than 6 months. Apply up to 6 months before your course starts.

~3 weeks (priority 5 working days) ยฃ524 + IHS health surcharge (ยฃ776/yr)
  • CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) from the university
  • Proof of funds covering tuition + living costs
  • English language certificate (e.g. IELTS UKVI)
  • TB test (some countries)
  • Valid passport

Closest airports

  • EDI ยท Edinburgh
    ~13 km from Edinburgh
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