#34
World rank
40%
Acceptance rate
1592
Established
28,153
Students
Public
Type
Rankings
The University of Edinburgh holds elite standing across prominent international academic rankings:
- QS World University Rankings: Positioned at 34th globally.
- Times Higher Education (THE): Ranked consistently among the world's top 30 institutions (29th globally).
- Research Standing: Widely recognized as a top-tier research-intensive university with substantial global impact across both sciences and humanities.