The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research. We are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in Europe, consistently placed among the top 50 leading universities in the world* and placed 22nd in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Our mission is to make the world a better place and our extraordinary research and students have been making an impact on the world for more than 400 years.

* Times Higher Education World Rankings