Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Business School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh Business School combines a top-30 global university reputation with Scotland's financial capital, offering strong programmes in finance and asset management.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Edinburgh's strong financial services sector
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc Finance: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £28,000 – £34,500 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in financial services (Edinburgh is a major UK finance hub), asset management, and accounting.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in asset management, corporate finance, and sustainable finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Business School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh Business School combines a top-30 global university reputation with Scotland's financial capital, offering strong programmes in management, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Edinburgh's strong financial services sector
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £28,000 – £34,500 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree. GMAT/GRE required for some programmes. Personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in financial services (Edinburgh is a major UK finance hub), consulting, and general management.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in entrepreneurship, finance, and sustainable business. Active links with Scottish financial institutions.

Course

MBA

Offered by Business School

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)

The University of Edinburgh Business School combines a top-30 global university reputation with Scotland's financial capital, offering an MBA with strong finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership content.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Edinburgh's strong financial services sector
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MBA: 1 year (full-time)2 years (part-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £38,000 – £44,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, minimum 3 years' work experience, GMAT/GRE score (or waiver), essays, and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average 6 years of work experience; typical class age 30–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 610+ (or GRE accepted; waivers available)

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in financial services (Edinburgh is a major UK finance hub), consulting, and general management.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in entrepreneurship, finance, and sustainable business. Active links with Scottish financial institutions.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Business School

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh Business School combines a top-30 global university reputation with Scotland's financial capital, offering strong programmes in marketing and consumer behaviour.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Edinburgh's strong financial services sector
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc Marketing: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £28,000 – £34,500 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes across brand management, marketing analytics, and consulting.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in consumer behaviour, digital marketing, and marketing strategy.

Course

Economics

Offered by School of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's School of Economics combines a top-30 global university reputation with Scotland's financial capital, offering strong programmes in macroeconomics and finance.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Edinburgh's strong financial services sector
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Economics or related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in financial services (Edinburgh is a major UK finance hub), consulting, and policy roles.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in macroeconomics, finance, and economic history. Active links with Scottish financial institutions.

Course

Architecture

Offered by Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) combines a top-30 global university reputation with strong research in landscape and urban design, based in Scotland's capital.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Strong landscape and urban design research
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MArch (RIBA Part 2): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Architecture (RIBA Part 1). Strong portfolio required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into architecture practices, landscape architecture, and urban design roles.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in landscape architecture, urban design, and architectural conservation.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering — Chemical

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering combines a top-30 global university reputation with strong research in carbon capture and industrial biotechnology, based in Scotland's capital.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Strong carbon capture and industrial biotechnology research
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in carbon capture, industrial biotechnology, and process engineering roles.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in carbon capture, industrial biotechnology, and sustainable process engineering.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering — Civil

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering combines a top-30 global university reputation with strong research in geotechnics and offshore engineering, based in Scotland's capital.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Strong geotechnics and offshore engineering research
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in geotechnical engineering, offshore infrastructure, and general civil engineering roles.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in geotechnics, offshore renewable energy structures, and infrastructure engineering.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering — Electronics

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering combines a top-30 global university reputation with strong research in integrated circuit design and neuromorphic computing, based in Scotland's capital, home of 'Silicon Glen'.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Located near Scotland's 'Silicon Glen' tech cluster
Strong integrated circuit and neuromorphic computing research
Historic, prestigious campus
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in semiconductor design, embedded systems, and general electronics engineering roles.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in integrated circuit design, neuromorphic computing, and communications engineering.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering combines a top-30 global university reputation with strong research in renewable energy and robotics, based in Scotland's capital.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Strong renewable energy and robotics research
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in renewable energy, robotics, and general mechanical engineering roles.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in renewable energy systems, robotics, and offshore wind engineering.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by School of Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's School of Biological Sciences combines a top-30 global university reputation with strong research in developmental biology, home of Dolly the Sheep and pioneering genetics research.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Historic pioneering genetics research (Dolly the Sheep)
Strong developmental biology research
Historic, prestigious campus
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into biomedical research, biotech, and pharmaceutical industry roles.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in developmental biology, genetics, and regenerative medicine.

Course

Nursing

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: Top 50QS World Rank: #27

One of the UK's oldest and most prestigious universities, ranked in the QS World Top 30. The School of Health in Social Science is a leading centre for nursing and health research in Scotland. Edinburgh offers a vibrant student city experience.

Key advantages

Top 30 globally ranked university
Strong nursing research tradition
Located in Scotland's capital
Mental health nursing specialism
NHS Scotland partnerships
Beautiful historic campus
Scottish tuition support for EU/UK students

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)2 years (part-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £25,000 – £30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September each year
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100+PTE: 73+
Entry requirements: BSc 2:1 or above in Nursing or health-related field. Professional registration where applicable. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong NHS Scotland employment outcomes. Graduates also pursue roles in academic research and healthcare policy. NMC registration pathway available.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently ranked one of the best student cities in the UK. High student satisfaction. Excellent library and research resources. Diverse student population.

Research strengths

Research in mental health nursing, community health, dementia care, and health inequalities. Strong links with NHS Lothian and Public Health Scotland.

Course

Psychology

Offered by School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's psychology programme is one of the largest and most respected in Europe, with particular strength in developmental psychology and psycholinguistics, based in Scotland's vibrant capital.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Large, research-intensive psychology school
Strong developmental psychology and psycholinguistics
Edinburgh's vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability
Strong international alumni network

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £27,000 – £32,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology or related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good outcomes into clinical psychology training, research roles, and applied psychology across the UK and abroad.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in developmental psychology, psycholinguistics, and cognitive science. Active collaboration with Edinburgh's medical school.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences combines a top-30 global university reputation with strong research in physical activity and health, based in Scotland's capital.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Strong physical activity and health research
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £31,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Sports Science or a related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in sports science, physical activity consultancy, and public health roles.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in physical activity and health, sports pedagogy, and exercise physiology.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Edinburgh Law School

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's Law School combines a top-30 global university reputation with Scotland's unique mixed legal system, offering strong programmes in international and commercial law.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Unique Scots mixed legal system exposure
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £31,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate law degree (or equivalent). Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in commercial law firms, international organisations, and Scottish legal practice.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in international law, commercial law, and legal history. Active links with Scottish legal institutions.

Course

International Relations

Offered by School of Social and Political Science

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27

The University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science combines a top-30 global university reputation with Scotland's vibrant capital, offering strong programmes in international relations and global politics.

Key advantages

Top 30 global university (QS 2026)
Strong international relations and global politics research
Historic, prestigious campus
Strong research reputation
Vibrant student city
Good scholarship availability

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £31,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5)TOEFL iBT: 100PTE: 67
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in diplomatic services, international organisations, and policy analysis roles.

Student experience

Edinburgh consistently rated one of the best UK student cities. Strong international student community.

Research strengths

Research in international relations theory, global politics, and security studies.

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