University of Edinburgh overview

Q. What is the main USP of University of Edinburgh?

Ans:  The University of Edinburgh is a member of various associations of research-intensive universities, including the Coimbra Group, League of European Research Universities, Russell Group, Una Europa, and Universitas 21. University of Edinburgh is the eight-largest University in the UK having the most enrollment. The university receives a huge number of applications every year as it is one of the popular universities among the students. The University of Edinburgh is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British universities, and the Sutton 13 of top-ranked universities in the UK. 

Q. What is the ranking of University of Edinburgh?

Ans: Some of the University of Edinburgh Rankings and Achievements are as follows:

• Ranked 12 nationally by Complete University Guide
• Ranked 12 nationally by Guardian University Guide
• Ranked 16 globally by QS World Rankings
• Ranked 38 globally by ARWU
• Ranked 32 globally and 5th nationally by U.S. News and World Report.
• 32 subjects of the University of Edinburgh were ranked within the top 10 in the UK.
• The 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject placed Edinburgh at 11th globally in Arts & Humanities, 24th in Life Sciences & Medicine, 43rd in Natural Sciences, 59th in Social Sciences & Management, and 75th in Engineering & Technology.

Q. Is Edinburgh a large city?

Ans: Yes it is a large city.

Q. What's the weather around University of Edinburgh?

Ans: The weather is generally cold with temperatures dipping down to negative but at the same time summers are really hot and humid.

Q.How many students study in University of Edinburgh?

Ans: There are more than 20,000 students in the university.

Q.Who are the top Alumni of University of Edinburgh?

Ans University of Edinburgh is home to some of the major names that have contributed significantly in different fields and are known globally. University of Edinburgh Notable Alumni are as follows:

• Stan Paterson
• Sir Walter Scott
• Alexander Wood
• Elke Mackenzie
• Molly Fergusson
• Edward Abbey
• Ruth Adler
• Mona Chalmers Watson
• Jennie Lee
• Neil Peterson
• Richard Bright
• David Hume
• Max Born
• Peter Higgs

To know more by the alumni, click here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/alumni/services/notable-alumni/alumni-in-history