University of Edinburgh - Overview and Background
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Established
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1583
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Founder
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King James VI
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University Type
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Public Research University
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University Motto
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Seek and You Shall Find
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University City
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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Acceptance Rate
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46%
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Faculty to Student Ratio
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1:14
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Endowment
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£565.2 million
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Campus Size
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135 acres
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Employment Rate
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96.5%
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Official Website Link
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University of Guelph, Ontario
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Contact Details
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+44-131-650-1000
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USPs of the University
Active participant in climate change programme under Active Universities Climate Change Alliance
First true civic university in the UK
One of the four ancient universities in Scotland
Summer and Winter school facility available
The organizer of major festivities such as the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh Science Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, etc.
Jobs and Placements
Great placement opportunities with full time and part-time jobs available. Students may take a job alongside academic pursuits.
Provision of online portal MyDevelopmentHub exclusively for university students to enhance their employment prospects while pursuing a course.
Domestic and international placement opportunities available.
Major recruiters include the United Nations, European Union, World Bank, BBC
In 2015, the employment level of university graduates was 94%, and out of this percentage, 80% were in graduate-level employment.
Infrastructural Facilities
The university boasts of a sprawling campus spread over a vast stretch of land and are embellished with several buildings designed in line with the traditional architectural frameworks. Major areas include the Central Area, Easter Bush, Western General, and King’s buildings. The campus also holds provisions for several amenities such as cafeterias, bike stores, and common parking.
Residence
On-Campus Residence Options Available Include -
David Horn
Large Single Room - £6408.00
Standard Single Room - £6052.00
Large Twin Room - £3382.00
Large Single Room - £6408.00
Standard Single Room - £6052.00
Large Twin Room - £3382.00
Kitchener House
Large Single Room - £6408.00
Large Twin Room - £3382.00
Large Single Room - £6408.00
Large Twin Room - £3382.00
Pentland House
Large Single Room - £6907.00
Standard Single Room - £6426.00
Large Twin Room - £4486.00
Large Single Room - £6907.00
Standard Single Room - £6426.00
Large Twin Room - £4486.00
Buccleuch House
Standard Single Room - £8883.00
Superior Single Room - £8722.00
Standard Single Room - £7583.00
Large Twin Room - £4753.00
Standard Single Room - £8883.00
Superior Single Room - £8722.00
Standard Single Room - £7583.00
Large Twin Room - £4753.00
O’Shea House - Residence Hall
Large Twin Room - £4792.00
Large Garden Twin - £5109.00
Standard Single Room - £7377.00
Standard Plus Single Room - £7672.00
Large Twin Room - £4792.00
Large Garden Twin - £5109.00
Standard Single Room - £7377.00
Standard Plus Single Room - £7672.00
O’Shea House - Cluster flats
Large Twin Room - £4792.00
Standard Single Room - £7377.00
Standard Plus Single Room - £7672.00
Standard Studio - £9039.00
Large Studio - £9680.00
Large Twin Room - £4792.00
Standard Single Room - £7377.00
Standard Plus Single Room - £7672.00
Standard Studio - £9039.00
Large Studio - £9680.00
Notable Alumni
Sir Gilbert Elliott -Governor-General of British India(1807–1813)
Sir Dawda Jawara - Prime Minister (1965–1970) and President (1970–1994) of The Gambia
Yusuf Lule - President of Uganda(1979)
Sir Thomas Brisbane - Governor of New South Wales(1821–1825)
Chang Taek-sang (張澤相) - Prime Minister of South Korea(6 May 1952 – 6 October 1952)
Yun Posun (尹潽善) - President of South Korea(1960–1962)
Lord John Russell - Prime Minister of United Kingdom(1846–52 and 1865–66)
Viscount Palmerston - Prime Minister of United Kingdom(1855–58 and 1859–65)
James Mirrlees - Economics
Robert G. Edwards - Physiology or Medicine
University of Edinburgh Location
Bus Services
Lothian Buses
First Bus
Airlink Service (from the airport)
Lothian Buses
First Bus
Airlink Service (from the airport)
Train Services
Main Train Stations - Waverley, Haymarket, and Edinburgh Park
Other Train Stations - Edinburgh Gateway, South Gyle, Slateford, Kingsknowe, Wester Hailes, Brunstane, Newcraighall
National Rail or ScotRail - Online ticket booking facility
Main Train Stations - Waverley, Haymarket, and Edinburgh Park
Other Train Stations - Edinburgh Gateway, South Gyle, Slateford, Kingsknowe, Wester Hailes, Brunstane, Newcraighall
National Rail or ScotRail - Online ticket booking facility
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh International Airport
Edinburgh International Airport
Nearest Hospital
The University Health Centre, The University of Edinburgh
Chalmers Hospital, Edinburgh
The University Health Centre, The University of Edinburgh
Chalmers Hospital, Edinburgh
Recreational Sites
National Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh Castle Pentland Hills Regional Park
National Museum of Scotland
Edinburgh has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh Castle Pentland Hills Regional Park
University of Edinburgh Map Location
Address - Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom