The University of Edinburgh is Scotland's largest University with a worldwide reputation for its teaching and research activities. Dating back to 1582, the University combines its traditions of academic success with cutting edge research and facilities in a vibrant, compact and cosmopolitan city.

It is home to more than 20,000 students and emphasis is placed on breadth as well as depth of knowledge, with a flexible degree structure offering over 300 degree courses, including 200 joint degree combinations.

The University has a strong international perspective and currently has students from 120 countries and academic relations and agreements with nearly 300 international higher education institutions.

Edinburgh's academics are at the forefront of development in medicine, microelectronics, biotechnology, computer-based disciplines and many other subject areas.

The University of Edinburgh brings significant benefits to the local and national communities through the provision of expertise, facilities and services, and indirectly by stimulating employment and economic activity in the region, and the City of Edinburgh in particular.

University of Edinburgh
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South Bridge
Edinburgh EH8 9YL
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E-mail: communications.office@ed.ac.uk
Web site: www.ed.ac.uk