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The University of Edinburgh Rankings 2025
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EdinRanking Highlights
Recognized globally as a leading global enterprise, The University of Edinburgh is dedicated to delivering academic excellence. The University of Edinburgh has recieved an A++ rating by Shiksha Grading.
Even though there are multiple global ranking metrics available for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading different is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded on the basis of their availability at the college in a particular country and universities are graded by the countries.
Moving forward, according to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, The University of Edinburgh ranks #27, showing a downgrade from its previous ranking of #22 in 2024. The University of Edinburgh also ranks #30 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to the last year, The University of Edinburgh witnessed a declining trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #29 in 2023. Furthermore, The University of Edinburgh ranks #15 in The Complete University Guide 'University Ranking' category in 2025.
Check out more details on The University of Edinburgh ranking in the below content.
By Shiksha Study AbroadUniversity Ranking
EdinUS News & World Report Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
Global Universities | 32 | 34 | 38 |
EdinThe Guardian Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Accounting and Finance | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Architecture | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Business and Management | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Chemical Engineering | 20 | 13 | 8 |
| Civil Engineering | 9 | 14 | 8 |
| Economics | 27 | 36 | 33 |
| Electronic and Electrical Engineering | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| Law | 8 | 13 | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| Medicine | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Physics | 14 | 15 | 20 |
| Politics | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Sociology and Social Policy | 11 | 16 | 25 |
EdinThe Complete University Guide Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK University | 12 | 12 | 15 |
| Accounting and Finance | 12 | 7 | 6 |
| Architecture | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Art and Design | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Biological Sciences | 14 | 9 | 8 |
| Business and Management Studies UK | 15 | 15 | 8 |
| Chemical Engineering | 15 | 14 | 7 |
| Civil Engineering | 21 | 17 | 15 |
| Computer Science | 19 | 8 | 14 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Law | 16 | 14 | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | 9 | 10 |
| Medicine | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Nursing | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 8 | 13 | 12 |
| Psychology | 13 | 17 | 16 |
| Sociology | 10 | 12 | 7 |
EdinFT (Financial Times) Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMBA | – / – | – / – | 92 |
| Master in Finance | 42 | 43 | 50 |
| Master in Management | 69 | 78 | 88 |
EdinQS Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | – / – | 6 | 6 |
| World University | 15 | 22 | 27 |
| Accounting and Finance | 46 | 46 | – / – |
| Architecture and Built Environment | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Art and Design | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 20 | 21 | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | 45 | 38 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 59 | 51 | – / – |
| Global MBA | 56 | 64 | – / – |
| Law and Legal Studies | 17 | 20 | – / – |
| Masters in Business Analytics | 19 | 22 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 36 | 33 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 151 | 138 | – / – |
| Medicine | 22 | 22 | – / – |
| Nursing | 28 | 42 | – / – |
| Performing Arts | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 41 | 38 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 49 | 44 | – / – |
| Politics | 32 | 29 | – / – |
| Sociology | 20 | 23 | – / – |
EdinTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 30 | 29 | 30 |
| Arts and Humanities | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Clinical and Health | 28 | 21 | 23 |
| Engineering | 89 | 93 | 83 |
| Law | 11 | 15 | 13 |
| Life Sciences | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| PG Business and Economics | 41 | 58 | 56 |
| PG Computer Science | 25 | 24 | 26 |
| Psychology | 18 | 29 | 25 |
EdinARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 35 | 38 | 40 |
| Law | 101 | 101 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 27 | 18 | – / – |
| Nursing | 201 | 201 | – / – |
| Physics | 14 | 18 | – / – |
| Political Sciences | 76 | 101 | – / – |
| Sociology | 36 | 34 | – / – |
EdinCourse Ranking
As per THE University of Edinburgh subject ranking 2024, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. QS has ranked THE University of Edinburgh at #20 for Law & Legal Studies. Additionally, it is also ranked #21 for Biological Sciences by QS. THE has also ranked courses offered by The University of Edinburgh as top programs, namely Arts & Humanities, Law, Clinical & Health, and Psychology, etc. The programs offered by The University of Edinburgh are quite popular and are ranked at #12 - 25 by THE in 2024.
In addition to the global ranking bodies, Shiksha has also graded The University of Edinburgh streams, namely Medicine & Health Sciences, Business & Management Studies, and Law with A++, A+, and A+ grades. Due to the availability of multiple rankings online which can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad, Shiksha Study Abroad launched Shiksha Grading. With its launch, students are no longer required to check multiple ranking details to know about the performance of a particular university.
Read on to know more details about The University of Edinburgh courses and subject rankings in the below article.
B.A.
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy | 11 | 16 | 25 |
| The Guardian - Politics | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| The Complete University Guide - Sociology | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| The Complete University Guide - Art and Design | 9 | 9 | 11 |
B.Arch
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guardian - Architecture | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| The Complete University Guide - Architecture | 5 | 6 | 6 |
B.E. / B.Tech
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Guardian - Civil Engineering | 9 | 14 | 8 |
| The Guardian - Electronic and Electrical Engineering | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| The Complete University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering | 13 | 9 | 10 |
| The Complete University Guide - Chemical Engineering | 15 | 14 | 7 |
| The Complete University Guide - Civil Engineering | 21 | 17 | 15 |
| The Complete University Guide - Computer Science | 19 | 8 | 14 |
| The Guardian - Chemical Engineering | 20 | 13 | 8 |
EdinStudents Ratings & Reviews
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
The University of Edinburgh is an outstanding choice for international students, as it provides a globally recognised curriculum, a varied and inclusive society, and an active student life. It is ranked as one of the top institutions in the world, offering a diverse range of programs supported by wo
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Both the universities are well renowned for their robust academic excellence and industry relevant programs. For Engineering programs, there are a lot of fluctuations in terms of ranking.
Refer to this table for a better understanding, regarding which university if better:
Basis | University of Edinburgh | University of Manchester |
|---|---|---|
Ranking (overall) | # 27 QS World University 2025 | # 34 QS World University 2025 |
Subject Strength | # 51 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 | # 27 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -42 | UG Programs -144 |
Acceptance Rate | 10.0 % | 70.6 % |
Exam Score | GMAT-600 | GMAT-650 |
Cost to Study(Engineering) | Average Tuition Fees: EUR 36,800 | Average Tuition Fees: EUR 31,680 |
Placement (average package) | The University of Edinburgh is one of the top public universities in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is ranked #15 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Graduate Employability Ranking #49 · Top recruiters: Tesco Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Avaloq Evolution AG, Scottish Government · Average Salaries by the degree: MBA: $129,000 Bachelor (Other): $99,000 PhD: $80,000 Executive Masters: $75,000 Masters of Arts: $69,000
| The University of Manchester is one of the top public universities in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is ranked #28 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The University of Edinburgh allows international students to enroll full time in the Engineering programs. These programs rank among the best in the world, and the university Is known for its high employability, experienced faculty, state of the art learning infrastructure. The students wanting to g
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The acceptance rate at the University of Edinburgh fluctuate and dependent on multiple factors. For all the programs, it ranges from 15% to 47% which makes it a bit ambiguous as to what to expect. For some programs it can be high, and for some, it can be low. According to the official website, for E
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranking among the best in the world for its Engineering programs. According to QS rankings, the Engineering programs from this university rank #83 among the best Engineering programs. University of Edinburgh provides practical exposure to students by the h
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