University of Edinburgh

South Bridge, United Kingdom

Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, the University of Edinburgh is a public research institution. One of Scotland's four oldest universities, it was established by the town council in 1582 with the help of a royal license from King James VI and was inaugurated in 1583.
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Subject Ranking

1. Economics

  • 117
  • 69
  • 76-100
  • 55
  • 23
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2. Psychology

  • 44
  • 26
  • 51-75
  • 22
  • 19
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3. Computer Sciences

  • 55
  • 20
  • 24
  • 6
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4. Art Design and Architecture

  • 7
  • 51-100
  • 11
  • 26
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5. Medicine

  • 52
  • 22
  • 24
  • 11
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6. Physics

  • 37
  • 49
  • 11
  • 22
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7. Chemistry

  • 227
  • 64
  • 151-200
  • 30
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8. Chemical Engineering

  • 138
  • 62
  • 201-300
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9. Geography

  • 61
  • 19
  • 35
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10. Mathematics

  • 62
  • 36
  • 28
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11. Environmental Sciences

  • 30
  • 33
  • 101-150
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12. Electrical Engineering

  • 121
  • 55
  • 51-75
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13. Education

  • 21
  • 101-150
  • 36
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in United Kingdom

14. Sociology

  • 20
  • 51-75
  • 8
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15. Veterinary Sciences

  • 8
  • 2
  • 1
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16. Pharmacy

  • 41
  • 35
  • 24
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17. Arts and Humanities

  • 7
  • 10
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18. Social Science Management

  • 50
  • 151-200
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19. Business Administration

  • 117
  • 201-300
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20. Political Science

  • 32
  • 76-100
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21. Statistics

  • 40
  • 101-150
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22. Nursing

  • 28
  • 151-200
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23. Agricultural Sciences

  • 62
  • 51-75
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24. Human Biological Sciences

  • 20
  • 51-75
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25. Biotechnology

  • 44
  • 37
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26. Materials Science and Engineering

  • 101-150
  • 301-400
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27. Civil Engineering

  • 51-100
  • 101-150
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28. Earth Sciences

  • 24
  • 51-75
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29. Biological Specializations

  • 21
  • 44
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30. Energy and Power Engineering

  • 216
  • 201-300
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31. Electronics Engineering

  • 121
  • 51-75
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32. Engineering Related Technology

  • 59
  • 79
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33. Engineering

  • 189
  • 79
Top Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

34. Humanities

  • 7
  • 11
Top Humanities universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Humanities Universities in United Kingdom

35. Business and Management

  • 117
  • 55
Top Business and Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business and Management Universities in United Kingdom

36. Natural Sciences

  • 36
  • 26
Top Natural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Natural Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

37. Social Sciences

  • 52
  • 36
Top Social Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

38. Legal Studies

  • 22
  • 17
Top Legal Studies universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Legal Studies Universities in United Kingdom

39. International Development

  • 30
Top International Development universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked International Development Universities in United Kingdom

40. Life Sciences

  • 23
Top Life Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Life Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

41. Religion and Theology

  • 16
Top Religion and Theology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Religion and Theology Universities in United Kingdom

42. Religious Studies and Theology

  • 16
Top Religious Studies and Theology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Religious Studies and Theology Universities in United Kingdom

43. Womens Sports

  • 24
Top Womens Sports universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Womens Sports Universities in United Kingdom

44. Mens Sports

  • 24
Top Mens Sports universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mens Sports Universities in United Kingdom

45. Econometrics

  • 69
Top Econometrics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Econometrics Universities in United Kingdom

46. Marine Sciences

  • 24
Top Marine Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Marine Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

47. Communication Sciences

  • 45
Top Communication Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Communication Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

48. Chemistry

  • 64
Top Chemistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Chemistry Universities in United Kingdom

49. Business management

  • 117
Top Business management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business management Universities in United Kingdom

50. Social Policy Administration

  • 8
Top Social Policy Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Policy Administration Universities in United Kingdom

51. Philosophy

  • 21
Top Philosophy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Philosophy Universities in United Kingdom

52. Visual and Performing Arts

  • 51-100
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53. Modern Languages

  • 7
Top Modern Languages universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Modern Languages Universities in United Kingdom

54. Linguistics

  • 4
Top Linguistics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Linguistics Universities in United Kingdom

55. Public Affairs and Law

  • 17
Top Public Affairs and Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Affairs and Law Universities in United Kingdom

56. History

  • 21
Top History universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked History Universities in United Kingdom

57. Geology

  • 22
Top Geology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Geology Universities in United Kingdom

58. English Language

  • 9
Top English Language universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked English Language Universities in United Kingdom

59. Mechanical Engineering

  • 151-200
Top Mechanical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mechanical Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

60. Education

  • 13
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in United Kingdom

61. Data Science and Big Data

  • 15
Top Data Science and Big Data universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Data Science and Big Data Universities in United Kingdom

62. Architecture

  • 51-100
Top Architecture universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Architecture Universities in United Kingdom

63. Archaeology

  • 30
Top Archaeology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Archaeology Universities in United Kingdom

64. Anthropology

  • 16
Top Anthropology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Anthropology Universities in United Kingdom

65. Anatomy

  • 16
Top Anatomy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Anatomy Universities in United Kingdom

66. Accounting

  • 46
Top Accounting universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Accounting Universities in United Kingdom

67. Cardiology

  • 31
Top Cardiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cardiology Universities in United Kingdom

68. Material Science and Engineering

  • 385
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69. Astronomy and Space Sciences

  • 20
Top Astronomy and Space Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Astronomy and Space Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

70. Surgery

  • 20
Top Surgery universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Surgery Universities in United Kingdom

71. Radiology

  • 78
Top Radiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Radiology Universities in United Kingdom

72. Pharmaceutical Toxicology

  • 29
Top Pharmaceutical Toxicology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Pharmaceutical Toxicology Universities in United Kingdom

73. Oncology

  • 114
Top Oncology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Oncology Universities in United Kingdom

74. Neuroscience

  • 34
Top Neuroscience universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Neuroscience Universities in United Kingdom

75. Molecular Biology

  • 38
Top Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Molecular Biology Universities in United Kingdom

76. Microbiology

  • 37
Top Microbiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Microbiology Universities in United Kingdom

77. Immunology

  • 63
Top Immunology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Immunology Universities in United Kingdom

78. Gastroenterology

  • 73
Top Gastroenterology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Gastroenterology Universities in United Kingdom

79. Endocrinology

  • 43
Top Endocrinology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Endocrinology Universities in United Kingdom

80. Cell and Molecular Biology

  • 60
Top Cell and Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cell and Molecular Biology Universities in United Kingdom

81. Biology

  • 60
Top Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biology Universities in United Kingdom

82. Medical Technology

  • 101-150
Top Medical Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medical Technology Universities in United Kingdom

83. Public Administration

  • 46
Top Public Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Administration Universities in United Kingdom

84. Finance

  • 101-150
Top Finance universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Finance Universities in United Kingdom

85. Social Science Communication

  • 201-300
Top Social Science Communication universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Communication Universities in United Kingdom

86. General Law

  • 151-200
Top General Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked General Law Universities in United Kingdom

87. Dentistry

  • 201-300
Top Dentistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Dentistry Universities in United Kingdom

88. Public Health

  • 31
Top Public Health universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Health Universities in United Kingdom

89. Clinical Medicine

  • 50
Top Clinical Medicine universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Clinical Medicine Universities in United Kingdom

90. Transportation Science Technology

  • 151-200
Top Transportation Science Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Transportation Science Technology Universities in United Kingdom

91. Marine Engineering

  • 33
Top Marine Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Marine Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

92. Nano Technology

  • 301-400
Top Nano Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Nano Technology Universities in United Kingdom

93. Computer Engineering

  • 31
Top Computer Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

94. Biomedical Engineering

  • 101-150
Top Biomedical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biomedical Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

95. Instruments Science and Technology

  • 201-300
Top Instruments Science and Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Instruments Science and Technology Universities in United Kingdom

96. Telecommunication Engineering

  • 44
Top Telecommunication Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Telecommunication Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

97. Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

  • 51-75
Top Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Universities in United Kingdom

98. Oceanography

  • 101-150
Top Oceanography universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Oceanography Universities in United Kingdom

99. Ecology

  • 16
Top Ecology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Ecology Universities in United Kingdom

100. Sports Management

  • 29
Top Sports Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Sports Management Universities in United Kingdom

101. Aerospace Aeronautical

  • 101-150
Top Aerospace Aeronautical universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Aerospace Aeronautical Universities in United Kingdom

102. Computer and Information Sciences

  • 23
Top Computer and Information Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer and Information Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

103. Ancient History

  • 35
Top Ancient History universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Ancient History Universities in United Kingdom

104. Animal Sciences

  • 62
Top Animal Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Animal Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

105. Plant and Crop Sciences

  • 62
Top Plant and Crop Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Plant and Crop Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

106. Toxicology

  • 35
Top Toxicology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Toxicology Universities in United Kingdom

107. Physical Sciences

  • 40
Top Physical Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Physical Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

108. Art History

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