#27 QS World Ranking#101 THE RankingUnited KingdomPublic
QS World Rank#27
Acceptance rate15%
Typical GPAAAAB at Highers/A-levels
Tuition / year$32,000–38,000
Overview
About University of Edinburgh
Scotland's oldest university (1583); strongest AI/Machine Learning in UK (School of Informatics); veterinary medicine world-class; beautiful Edinburgh city
International environmentVery diverse; ~45% international students; strong postgraduate community
Teaching styleLecture + tutorial; Scottish 4-year UG degree system
Academics
Subjects and fit
Strongest subjects
Medicine
Informatics (AI/CS)
Law
Veterinary Medicine
Philosophy
Business
Arts
Best for
AI
machine learning
medicine
philosophy
arts students wanting UK outside London
Getting in
Admission requirements
GPA: AAAB at Highers/A-levels; 3.5+ GPA for most programs
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92+
No SAT/ACT; Highers/A-levels/IB
Difficulty: Competitive
Acceptance rate: ~15% overall; Medicine/Informatics more selective
Deadline: UCAS: Jan 15 | Graduate: varies Oct–Mar
On campus
Campus and location
Housing offered Y1; off-campus Edinburgh manageable and affordable vs London
Money
Costs and scholarships
Tuition (USD)32,000–38,000 (intl UG)
Living cost (USD)15,000–20,000
ScholarshipsEdinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship; Principal's Career Development Scholarship (PhD)
GREAT Scholarships
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Sinh viên Vương quốc Anh và Sinh viên Quốc tế (bao gồm Việt Nam) ứng tuyển năm nhất PhD.
United KingdomHầu hết các trường đã hết hạn (Deadline thường vào tháng 1 - tháng 2 hàng năm).
Lưu ý: Ngành Y & Thú y thường muộn hơn (tháng 4)
Industry connectionsAmazon Edinburgh, Skyscanner, FanDuel, Standard Life Aberdeen; NHS Scotland
InternshipsIndustry partnerships via Informatics; Edinburgh Innovations (startup ecosystem)
EmployabilityStrong for AI/tech, medicine, law, and business; emerging fintech hub
The honest view
Why students choose University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship; Principal's Career Development Scholarship (PhD)
Employability: Strong for AI/tech, medicine, law, and business; emerging fintech hub
Worth knowing
4-year UG system (Scottish) can be confusing; research reputation below Oxbridge; city can be cold
GlowBal's insider note
VERIFIED: Edinburgh's School of Informatics is the largest in UK and among best in Europe for AI. INSIGHT: Edinburgh Global Scholarship is available for excellence check eligibility early.
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School of Biological Sciences South and South-East Asia Academic Excellence Masters Scholarship
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Ứng viên mới (Prospective students) bậc Thạc sĩ đến từ khu vực Nam Á và Đông Nam Á.
Trường áp dụng: Trường Khoa học Sinh học (School of Biological Sciences), trực thuộc Đại học Edinburgh (The University of Edinburgh), Scotland, Vương quốc Anh.
United KingdomTình trạng hiện tại: Đợt nộp đơn cho năm học 2026-2027 đã đóng (Passed). Hệ thống dự kiến mở lại vào đầu năm sau cho kỳ nhập học tiếp theo.
Ứng viên có một trong các tình trạng nhập cư sau tại Anh:
Người xin tị nạn (Asylum Seeker)
Tình trạng tị nạn (Refugee status - không bao gồm quyền cư trú vô thời hạn)
Bảo hộ nhân đạo (Humanitarian Protection)
Cư trú có giới hạn với lý do tìm kiếm sự bảo hộ (Limited leave to remain)
Cư trú theo Chương trình tái định cư (Leave under a resettlement Scheme).
Sinh viên Vương quốc Anh (UK) và sinh viên quốc tế (Overseas) đăng ký học năm thứ nhất chương trình Tiến sĩ hệ chính quy hoặc bán thời gian (học tại trường hoặc học từ xa).
College Research Awards at University of Edinburgh 2026 (Fully Funded)
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Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.
United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
College Research Awards!
While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at University of Edinburgh .
Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarships at University of Edinburgh 2026 (Fully Funded)
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Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.
United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarships!
While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at University of Edinburgh .
Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
School of Health and Social Science PhD Studentship at University of Edinburgh 2026
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Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.
United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
School of Health and Social Science PhD Studentship!
While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at University of Edinburgh .
Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
