Edinburgh University
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
Tel: 0131 650 1000
Fax: 0131 651 1236
E-mail: rals.enquiries(at)ed.ac.uk
Website: www.ed.ac.uk
Student enquiries: Recruitment & Admissions Liaison Service (0131 650 4360)
Applications: UCAS
Overview
Broad study areas: Humanities & social sciences, science & engineering, medicine & veterinary medicine.
Students: Total 22,300 (19,400 full-time, 2900 part-time); male/female ratio 4:5. First degree students 16,900 (16,200 full-time, 700 part-time), of which 2600 international, 37% mature on entry. Postgraduates 5400 (3200 full-time, 2200 part-time). Teaching staff: 3250 full-time, 760 part-time.
In Brief
A top UK research-led university.
Location: Edinburgh, central Scotland.
Average UCAS points on entry: 300+.
Admissions information: Minimum required for most courses, 4 Highers all with grade B, or 3 A-levels with grade B.
Drop-out rate: 5%.
State school entry: 66%.
Accommodation: All first years guaranteed offer of accommodation (unless local and so long as they apply by deadline).

