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History

Founded in 1583, extraordinary is just something our community has always done.

Working together, for more than 400 years, we’ve influenced the world in extraordinary ways – expanding the depth of human knowledge and improving the lives of people worldwide.

Research conducted here led to the discovery of chloroform anaesthesia, the Higgs boson particle and in-vitro fertilisation.

Education

The latest report from the Quality Assurance Agency awarded us the highest rating possible for the quality of the student learning experience. We offer more than 300 taught masters programmes and 180 research areas and over 70 online programmes.

Joining the University as a student provides you with a unique opportunity to work with some of the most influential academics in your chosen field. At Edinburgh, you will develop your specialist skills, deepen your understanding and gain new insights and perspectives to equip you for your career ahead.

As host to more than over 45,000 students from across 156 countries, we’re a wonderfully diverse mix of people of all kinds and minds.

Research

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

We are proudly open to everyone, bringing people with new outlooks and perspectives together in an international community that is establishing the data capital of Europe, tackling climate change and paving the way for new fertility treatments.

As a leading global university, we’re confident education will play a vital role solving the problems of tomorrow too.

Career

The University of Edinburgh is ranked in the UK’s top 10 universities for the employability of our graduates* and our graduates are ranked 24th in the world by employers**.

We are committed to embedding employability into your teaching and learning experience. From offering access to volunteering schemes, to providing support via our sector-leading Careers Service, the University provides many opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and experience, giving you the edge in a competitive job market. We also offer a free service to students who are looking to set up their own business.

*Times Higher Education, Global Employability University Ranking 2023/4

**QS World University Rankings 2025

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Master's Programmes

Africa and International Development

American History

Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning)

Applied Psychology (Healthcare) For Children And Young People

Archaeology

Archaeology

Celtic Studies

Celtic and Scottish Studies

Advanced Clinical Practice (Online Learning)

Advanced Nursing

Advanced Nursing (Online Learning)

Anatomical Sciences (Online Learning)

Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare

Applied Medical Image Analysis (Online Learning)

Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences)

Cancer (Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre)

American History

Ancient History

Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning)

Applied Linguistics

Architectural History

Biblical Studies

Buddhist Studies

Classics

Analytical Chemistry

Anatomical Sciences (Online Learning)

Animal Breeding and Genetics

Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Online Learning)

Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences

Biochemistry

Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants

Bioinformatics

Acoustics and Music Technology

Advanced Sustainable Design

Architectural Conservation

Architectural History

Architectural and Urban Design

Architecture

Architecture

Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2)

Advanced Technology for Financial Computing

Artificial Intelligence

Cognitive Science

Computer Science

Cyber Security, Privacy and Trust

Data Science

Data Science for Biology

Data Science for Health and Social Care (Online Learning)

Accounting and Finance

Accounting and Financial Management

Advanced Technology for Financial Computing

Banking Innovation and Risk Analytics

Business Administration, Master of (Online Learning)

Business Analytics

Climate Change Finance and Investment

Computational Mathematical Finance

Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Online Learning)

Applied Environmental Hydrogeology

Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants

Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health (Online Learning)

Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences)

Carbon Management

Carbon Management (Online Learning)

Climate Change Finance and Investment

Child Protection Data Futures (Online Learning)

Comparative Education and International Development (CEID)

Dance Science and Education

Digital Education (Online Learning)

Digital Education (Online Learning)

Digital Society

Education

Education Futures

Commercial Law

Comparative and European Private Law

Corporate Law

Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

Criminology and Criminal Justice

European Law