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A World-Class University
A centre of academic excellence for over 400 years, and located in the heart of Scotland's capital city, the University of Edinburgh is a world-class institution, aiming to attract the best students and staff from around the globe. With 25,000 students from over 130 countries, Edinburgh is also one of the largest UK universities, offering a vibrant and cosmopolitan environment for living and learning. The University is made up of three colleges, Humanities and Social Science, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, and Science and Engineering, and offers one of the widest subject spreads in the UK.

Cutting-Edge Research
Edinburgh is Scotland's number one research university, with an international reputation for innovative research across a wide range of disciplines. Current research activities include Stem Cells and Regenerative Therapies, Renewable Energy and Wave and Tidal-stream Power, and Intellectual Property and Technology Law. The most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE2001) placed Edinburgh 4th in the UK for research, and the THES-QS World University Rankings recently ranked the University in the top 25 worldwide. Last year the total value of research awards was over £200 million.

Innovative Taught Postgraduate Programmes
With some 240 taught postgraduate programmes, the University offers a wealth of PGT opportunities across its 21 Schools. Students benefit from world-class teaching in a cutting-edge research environment. Our degrees have been created with your future in mind, incorporating practical and theoretical elements and drawing on our strong links with relevant external organisations from a range of sectors, including business, industry, government and the voluntary sector.

Facilities
The University offers a range of first-class facilities, including one of the largest and most important academic libraries in the world. We are host to national centres of excellence such as the National eScience Centre, the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World, and the Confucius Institute (which promotes the study of Chinese language and culture). More recently, the University's Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre has been chosen to house, manage and direct a £113 million computing facility, known as HECToR (High End Computing Terascale Resource), the largest supercomputer in the UK and one of the top 12 fastest in the world. Another new resource, to be opened in 2010, is the new £59 million home of the Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine. Outside the academic field you will find outstanding facilities too, such as our 5* rated sport and exercise provision (2007 Times Good University Guide). With 62 sports clubs and a further 200 clubs and societies, there is a breathtaking choice of social activities to get involved in.

City
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the greenest and architecturally most beautiful cities in Northern Europe. Each year it plays host to a series of internationally renowned events such as the Edinburgh International Arts, Fringe, Film, TV and Science Festivals, and is home to numerous nationally and internationally important museums and galleries. Rich in social, cultural, learning and sporting facilities, it is not surprising that Edinburgh was again voted best place to live in the UK in 2007.

Faculty

Number of International Faculty Staff	FTE: 898
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Number of Faculty Staff	FTE: 2,752
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. FAQ: How is research assistant defined?

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	FTE: 15,764
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor�s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate�s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students	FTE: 1,930
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	FTE: 4,936
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students	FTE: 2,075
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 24,225 FTE: 20,700
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 4,675 FTE: 4,005
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.

Graduate Output

Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study	27%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other.
Proportion of Graduates Employed	73%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded	508
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months

Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

The University of Edinburgh consistently receives 5 and 5* ratings in internationally recognised Research Assessment Exercises (RAE). In the most recent (2001 - the next is due in 2008) nine academic areas received the 5* rating which is the highest accolade denoting international excellence in all areas of activity, placing us fifth out of the 120 UK universities.

The Times Higher World University Rankings placed us in the world's top 30 universities.

As an internationally renowned centre for academic excellence, the University is the site of many world-class research achievements in the fields of genetics, education and computer science, among others.

We continually strive for excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer and commercialisation.

Range of Fees

Detailed fee information is available at www.registry.ed.ac.uk/fees/PGFees.htm

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

Typical English Language Levels:
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer-based) or 88 (internet-based)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) B
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) A

Accommodation

All postgraduates from outside the EU are guaranteed an offer of University accommodation (see website for conditions). For postgraduates from within the EU, we are committed to trying to offer University accommodation. Although we cannot give guarantees, we may be able to make a limited number of offers.
If we are unable to provide University accommodation, our Accommodation Services team can provide advice and assistance regarding obtaining private accommodation in Edinburgh.

Accommodation Range

From �72.59 to �108.92 per week.

Finance and Scholarships

The University's Scholarships and Student Finance Office can provide guidance on sources of grants, scholarships and funding, and the College Postgraduate Offices or Schools may also be able to give advice.

To search our online database of Bursaries, Scholarships and other Financial Aid, visit: www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/awards/

Entry Requirements

To study at postgraduate level, you need to have a first degree in an appropriate subject, or a qualification or experience which is accepted as equivalent.

The usual qualification you will need for admission to study for a research degree and for some Masters programmes is a first degree with an excellent or very good classification (equivalent to first or upper second class Honours in the UK).

Language Support

Courses are held at the Institute for Applied Language Studies (IALS) during the summer for overseas students whose studies start in September.

They provide a thorough preparation for postgraduate study programmes and are of four, seven, ten and 15 weeks� duration. If students require a longer course in English, it is possible to register for the intensive language courses, which run from September to May each year. These include an Academic Study option specially planned for overseas students.

During the academic year, the Institute runs special programmes, free of charge, on behalf of the University, for postgraduate students registered for a degree who need help with their English. Topics include listening to lectures, effective reading, discussion skills, writing assignments and examination answers.