Do you want to change the world?
As a student at Edinburgh, you will learn from world-leading academics, conducting ground-breaking research that directly informs the teaching you receive as they share their discoveries with you. We'll equip you with the skills, insights, and perspectives to enhance your employability and career prospects through our hands-on and innovative approaches to learning.
Our interdisciplinary MSc programmes, world-class facilities and award-winning support services combine to ensure your experience at University is exceptional and unique.
You'll also be living in Scotland's vibrant and historic capital city, regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world. An exciting place to study, Edinburgh is an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.
Being open to the world today brings greater potential and possibilities for tomorrow.
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What is it really like to study here?
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Why choose The University of Edinburgh?
- Edinburgh is the perfect location to study. It combines a stunning physical landscape and environment with a vibrant cultural capital city.
- Fieldwork is a vital part of our programmes. We know that getting out in the world is essential for understanding how it works. We will enrich you with real-life experiences to develop practical skills.
- You'll join one of the largest and most successful groupings of geoscientists and geographers in the UK. We are renowned for our world-leading research, teaching, innovation and impact as we strive to solve real-world problems of local, national and international relevance.
- Our diverse global community offers all of our students the opportunity to learn more about the world. We have one of the most diverse international student populations of any Scottish university, with students from more than 140 different nations studying here.
- The University of Edinburgh is ranked 15th in the world (2023 QS World University Rankings).
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