The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The University of Edinburgh is a university in Edinburgh, Scotland - Edinburgh, United Kingdom, ranked QS #35th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (Edinburgh rankings page and topuniversities.com); 33rd worldwide for employer-assessed graduate employability in QS 2026 (per Edinburgh). 426 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September.
The University of Edinburgh is a Scottish Russell Group university ranked 35th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. It has about 50,000 students, around 48% of them international. It teaches across arts, science, engineering, medicine, veterinary studies and business. For Bangladeshi undergraduates, the HSC alone does not normally give direct entry. You need A levels or the IB, or a foundation year such as the Edinburgh International Foundation Programme. Postgraduate applicants with a four-year bachelor's degree from one of 19 approved Bangladeshi institutions are considered with first-class grades or a 3.25 GPA. Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. International tuition fees were not readable on the pages checked, so UnifinderAi will confirm them before you apply.
- QS World University Rankings 2027: 35th globally
- 33rd in the world for graduate employability (QS 2026, per Edinburgh)
- 19th among the world's most international universities (THE 2026, per Edinburgh)
- 4th in the UK for research power (REF 2021)
- International Foundation Programme for students not eligible for direct entry
- Ranked 7th best student city in Europe (QS Best Student Cities 2026, per Edinburgh)
- New international students typically receive a guaranteed university accommodation offer
Courses (426)
- BSc (Hons) Acoustics and Music Technology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Anatomy and Development — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Ancient and Medieval History — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Ancient History — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Animation — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MMath (Hons) Applied Mathematics — Undergraduate, 5 years
- BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Arabic and Business — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Arabic and French — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Arabic and History — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Arabic and Persian — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Arabic and Politics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Arabic and Spanish — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Arabic with Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Archaeology and Ancient History — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Archaeology and Social Anthropology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Archaeology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Architectural History and Archaeology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Architectural History and Heritage — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA/MA (Hons) Architecture — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Astrophysics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Celtic and Linguistics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Celtic and Scandinavian Studies — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Celtic and Scottish History — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MPhys Astrophysics — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MBiol Biological Sciences — Undergraduate, 5 years
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Management — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Business and Economics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Business Management — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Business with Decision Analytics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Business with Enterprise and Innovation — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Business with Marketing — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Business with Strategic Economics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Celtic and English Literature — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA (Hons) Celtic and French — Undergraduate, 4 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is The University of Edinburgh located?
The University of Edinburgh is in Edinburgh, Scotland - Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
What courses does The University of Edinburgh offer?
The University of Edinburgh lists 426 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Acoustics and Music Technology, BSc (Hons) Anatomy and Development, MA (Hons) Ancient and Medieval History, MA (Hons) Ancient History and BA (Hons) Animation. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What English language score do I need for The University of Edinburgh?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6.5. Accepted English tests include IELTS Academic / UKVI / Online (single test, 2-year validity) — example: English Language MA (Hons); other degrees can be higher, TOEFL iBT (tests before 21 Jan 2026), TOEFL iBT (new scale, from 21 Jan 2026), Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency (3.5-year validity), Oxford ELLT Global / Digital and Oxford Test of English Advanced.
When are the intakes at The University of Edinburgh?
The University of Edinburgh runs intakes in September. The intake currently open for applications is September 2027.
Does The University of Edinburgh offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarships (Not specified); Rosedale OSSD Scholarship (£10,000 (first year only)); Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies International Scholarship (Not specified).
How do I apply to The University of Edinburgh?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right The University of Edinburgh course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment