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University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh is a university in Edinburgh, Scotland, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
33rd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 56.3 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Edinburgh | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 81.0% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,945 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 93.4% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 70.9% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £41,400 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 14% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Edinburgh | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.5% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 78.3% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 73.2% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 88.7% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 78.1% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 88.1% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 73.3% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Edinburgh appears in 18 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and teaching | 1st of 57 | 91.9% | £44,30048% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 9th of 108 | 79.3% | £57,80039% above the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 13th of 79 | 81.3% | £26,6002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 7th of 40 | 83.3% | £40,30012% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 14th of 74 | 82.4% | £34,80015% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 21st of 100 | 80.9% | £34,40015% above the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 12th of 51 | 81.9% | £39,20018% above the UK average for this subject |
| Architecture, building and planning | 13th of 35 | 88.1% | £31,50021% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 16th of 43 | 80.4% | £37,50023% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 58th of 122 | 83.0% | £41,40015% above the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 26th of 49 | 81.1% | £54,5003% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 52nd of 87 | 77.2% | £46,80032% above the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 25th of 40 | 78.9% | £38,80016% above the UK average for this subject |
| Mathematical sciences | 17th of 27 | 83.7% | £49,4008% above the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 28th of 43 | 78.3% | £42,30011% above the UK average for this subject |
| Languages and area studies | 14th of 20 | 78.5% | £36,6001% above the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 29th of 41 | 78.6% | £35,50016% above the UK average for this subject |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 14th of 18 | 80.3% | £38,40013% above the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Allied health, Chemistry, Engineering, Health and social care, Materials and technology, Medical sciences, Medicine and dentistry, Nursing and midwifery, Performing arts, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Physics and astronomy, Veterinary sciences.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 192 to 207 band, and the most common band was 240 or more points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 374 full-time degree courses; 18 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 357 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
University of Edinburgh website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Edinburgh
Average private rent in the Lothian area was £1,415 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Edinburgh.
Other universities and colleges in Edinburgh: Edinburgh Napier University, Heriot-Watt University, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.
Is University of Edinburgh right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Edinburgh: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Edinburgh in the Be Wise ranking?
33rd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 56.3 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Edinburgh?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 81.0% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,945 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was teaching on my course (87.5%, against 87.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (73.2%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at University of Edinburgh?
On Discover Uni data, 93.4% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Edinburgh graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 70.9% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Edinburgh graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £41,400 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 14% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Edinburgh?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 240 or more points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near University of Edinburgh?
The ONS average private rent in the Lothian area was £1,415 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.