The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranked one of the best 50 universities in the world. World-leading university 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.Embracing innovation and entrepreneurialism, and encouraging our people to push the frontiers of knowledge today, helps ensure we make a positive sustainable mark on the world tomorrow. Top 50 in the world We are consistently ranked one of the top 50 universities in the world. We are 27th in the 2025 QS World University rankings. Top 5 in the UK for research power We are ranked 4th in the UK for research power, based on the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. One of the best cities to be a student Edinburgh is ranked the 6th best student city in Europe and 13th in the world. Graduate employability We're ranked in the UK's top 10 for the employability of our graduates. One of the world’s most international universities We are ranked 18th in the world's most international universities. Take the next step in your extraordinary journey For more than 400 years, our students and staff have been influencing and changing the world for the better. Now it’s your turn. Ready to join us? Sources Research power: Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of InstitutionsBest student city: QS Best Student Cities 2025Employability: Times Higher Education, Global Employability University Ranking 2025International universities: Times Higher Education, The World's Most International Universities 2025 This article was published on 2025-04-17
