The University’s mission is the creation, dissemination and curation of knowledge.
As a world-leading centre of academic excellence we aim to:
Enhance our position as one of the world’s leading research and teaching universities and to measure our performance against the highest international standards
Provide the highest quality learning and teaching environment for the greater wellbeing of our students
Produce graduates fully equipped to achieve the highest personal and professional standards
Make a significant, sustainable and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK and the world, promoting health and economic and cultural wellbeing.
As a great civic university, Edinburgh especially values its intellectual and economic relationship with the Scottish community that forms its base and provides the foundation from which it will continue to look to the widest international horizons, enriching both itself and Scotland.
Academic Programs :
Colleges & SchoolsThe University of Edinburgh's Academic structure is based on 3 Colleges containing a total of 21 Schools.
COLLEGES
Humanities & Social Science
Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
Science & Engineering
SCHOOLS
Arts, Culture & Environment, School of
Biological Sciences, School of
Biomedical Sciences, School of
Business and Economics, School of
Chemistry, School of
Clinical Sciences & Community Health, School of
Divinity, School of
Education, The Moray House School of
Engineering & Electronics, School of
GeoSciences, School of
Health in Social Science, School of
History, Classics and Archaeology, School of
Informatics, School of
Law, School of
Literatures, Languages & Cultures, School of
Mathematics, School of
Molecular & Clinical Medicine, School of
Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences, School of
Physics and Astronomy, School of
Social & Political Science, School of
Veterinary Studies, Royal (Dick) School of
Tuition and Fees :
The tuition fees are revised annually. They include matriculation and one diet of examination, together with the subscription for student unions, athletic clubs and other facilities.
Fees for Session 08-09
Home/EU:
Undergraduate programmes: £1,775
Overseas/ Full Cost:
MArch, MA Architectural Design, MA Architectural: £13,800
Studies, MA Fine Art: £13,800
Music: £13,800
Other: £10,500
Financial Aid Information:
Applying to study at Edinburgh
Choosing a degree
Deciding on a course of study is a major decision which you should consider carefully.
The Scottish system
Our unique degree structure offers excellent breadth and depth of study.
Applying via UCAS
To apply for a full-time undergraduate degree programme at the University, you must apply through UCAS.
Academic requirements
Academic requirementsAll applicants must have a strong academic record and must have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) the minimum academic qualifications required for the degree.
Our minimum entry grades have been set at a level to encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds, while meeting our academic requirements.
If you are offered a place, your offer will normally be based on the stated minimum entry grades.
Please note that having the minimum academic requirements (held or predicted) does not necessarily guarantee the offer of a place but rather ensures entry to the selection process.
Your application should also demonstrate a clear commitment to your proposed studies and a strong interest in your chosen subject area.
