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Make it a masters at Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh  is one of the world’s top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50 (Times Higher Education World Rankings) and placed 35th in the 2027 QS World University Rankings.

World-leading university

Ranked 4th in the UK for research power.(Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions ). That strength feeds into teaching, so you can work with current ideas, methods and evidence.

For more than 400 years, our students and staff have been influencing and changing the world for the better. Now it’s your turn.

One-year masters

Many of our taught masters programmes can be completed in one year full-time, so you can build specialist knowledge and graduate sooner, with less time away from work and life.

Find your masters programme today

Explore our full range of postgraduate programmes, and study options, on our degree finder.

Funding and scholarships

Postgraduate study can be a significant financial commitment; however, the range of funding sources available may surprise you. We offer several postgraduate scholarships and studentships to outstanding candidates. Find out more about the postgraduate funding available on our scholarships and student funding webpages.

Career benefits

We're ranked 29th in the world for Employer Reputation (QS World University Rankings 2027), showing just how highly our graduates are regarded globally.

Vibrant student city

Edinburgh is ranked 13th in the world among the best student cities (QS Best Student Cities 2027). It’s a compact capital with big energy, where culture, green space and an international community sit alongside your studies.

From wherever you are in the world to Edinburgh: start your extraordinary journey today

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