University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh. Influencing the world since 1583. For more than 400 years, our people and their achievements have rewritten history time and again. We`ve explored space, revolutionised surgery, published era-defining books and introduced to the world many inventions, discoveries and ideas from penicillin to Dolly the sheep, believing that anything is possible. Our experts continue in that tradition, consistently striving to uncover the unknown, transforming science fiction into fact, and unveiling new possibilities for future generations. We embrace the vision of shared ideas and interdisciplinary research, which spans across the traditional boundaries of subject areas. Quick Facts & Figures 1. 2/3rds of the world`s nationalities study at Edinburgh. 2. Our breadth of choice in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes covers most of humanities, social science, medicine, vet medicine, science and engineering. 3. 96% of our departments produce world-leading research (RAE 2008) 4. We are in the capital city of Scotland, home to the Scottish Parliament, an ancient volcanic rock and a castle! 5. We`ve invested 60m in enhancing our main library – a key resource and the 3rd largest academic library in Europe. 6. We`re ranked 5th best sporting institution in the UK.
The University`s mission is the creation, dissemination and curation of knowledge. As a world-leading centre of academic excellence we aim to: Enhance our position as one of the world?s leading research and teaching universities and to measure our performance against the highest international standards. Provide the highest quality learning and teaching environment for the greater wellbeing of our students. Produce graduates fully equipped to achieve the highest personal and professional standards. Make a significant, sustainable and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK and the world, promoting health and economic and cultural wellbeing. As a great civic university, Edinburgh especially values its intellectual and economic relationship with the Scottish community that forms its base and provides the foundation from which it will continue to look to the widest international horizons, enriching both itself and Scotland.
Foundation year: 1583
Short name: UOE
Type: Public
Students: 28040
Faculty: 2230
Faculty/Students Ratio: 13:1
Region: Europe
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
