University of Edinburgh

Make it Edinburgh for your masters

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top universities, consistently ranked in the world’s top 50 and placed 35th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Our entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts students and staff from across the globe, creating a unique Edinburgh experience. 

We are international

We currently have almost 50,000 students studying with us and students from 180 different countries have studied here in the last 10 years; the University of Edinburgh continues to attract the world’s greatest minds.

Ranked 19th in the world’s most international universities (Times Higher Education, The World's Most International Universities 2026). Our worldwide reputation for teaching and research helps attract some of the international research community’s sharpest minds, which in turn means world-class teaching for you.

The University’s international office – Edinburgh Global – provides support and assistance to all non-UK applicants and students on a variety of topics, such as visas and working in the UK, and offers appointments and drop-in sessions each week.

A world-leading university awaits

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

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Open Days and events

Our Virtual Open Days and events are ideal for anyone considering postgraduate study – taught programmes or research degrees, on-campus or online. These comprise subject talks and presentations, live chat with students and staff, and essential information on student life, support and services – held at various times throughout the year.

What is Edinburgh known for?

At the University of Edinburgh, extraordinary is just something our community has always done.

Research conducted here led to the discovery of chloroform anaesthesia, the Higgs boson particle and in-vitro fertilisation. Our academics, students and alumni discovered carbon dioxide, led the Scottish Enlightenment laying the foundations of contemporary thought, developed a genetically engineered vaccine against Hepatitis B, and identified the SARS coronavirus.

Find out how the University community is continuing to make its mark upon the world through its research, innovation, ideas and actions through Edinburgh Impact.

Study that suits your lifestyle 

We offer a range of ways to study, from on-campus taught programmes to online part-time study. We are the largest provider of online distance learning in the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities and offer more than 50 online programmes across a wide range of subject areas.

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. See our scholarship pages for details.

Careers and employability

The University of Edinburgh is ranked in the UK’s top 10 universities and in the world’s top 100 universities for the employability of our graduates (QS World University Rankings 2027).

Our award-winning Careers Service offers practical advice and support. We encourage and support our students to plan and work towards their career goals.

Supporting you and your studies

All our postgraduates benefit from our inspiring research culture. The academics involved in your teaching and learning are leaders in their fields and although the emphasis at postgraduate level is very much on independent study, support from our teaching staff is always on hand.

You will be supported by a combination of academic and dedicated student experience and administrative staff who will be able to provide you with or direct you to appropriate support for challenges that may occur during your studies, whether this is directly related to your learning and teaching skills or rising from life situations. You will also have access to a variety of peer-to-peer learning networks as well as student societies.

Health and welfare

We care about the health and wellbeing of our students and offer a number of services to ensure you are fully supported.

Our Health and Wellbeing Centre – a dedicated hub for students. It houses the Student Counselling Service and Disability Services, the University Health Centre and the University Pharmacy.

The Advice Place is a free advice and information centre, which offers independent and confidential advice on any aspect of university life.

Edinburgh, an iconic city

The University is at the heart of the city of Edinburgh. Regularly voted one of the most desirable places to live in the world, Edinburgh is large enough to offer something for everyone but small enough to feel like home. It is a modern, sophisticated and beautiful European city, with a diverse multicultural community and is ranked 2nd best student city in the UK, 7th in Europe, and 15th in the world*

Edinburgh is a compact city with excellent transport links, which makes it easy to get around and to travel to other parts of Scotland and beyond. Visit our city web pages to find out more about our stunning city.

* QS Best Student Cities 2026

Contact us

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:

Tel: +44 (0)131 650 4360
Email: Enquiry form

Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.