Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Edinburgh. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 97 | $39,055 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 52 | $39,055 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 48 | $52,791 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 40 | $39,055 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 32 | $43,903 | See → |
| Social sciences | 32 | $39,055 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 29 | $43,095 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 27 | $43,095 | See → |
| Psychology | 21 | $43,095 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 19 | $46,866 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 19 | $50,906 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 18 | $43,095 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 18 | $43,095 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 17 | $26,396 | See → |
| Business & management | 14 | $43,095 | See → |
Costs and entry
121 courses mention scholarships. 325 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Edinburgh
The job market for the University of Edinburgh's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Edinburgh cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $43,095 a year; half of the University of Edinburgh's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $39,055 and $44,711. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $52,791, medicine & clinical health $26,396.
How is the University of Edinburgh ranked?
The University of Edinburgh is ranked #34 by QS (2026), #29 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #37 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #18 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #13 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Veterinary Science (#5) and English Language & Literature (#7).
What IELTS score does the University of Edinburgh need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (172 of the 491 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Edinburgh offer?
482 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (97), arts, design & creative studies (52) and life sciences & biotechnology (48).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Edinburgh's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.