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University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Russell Group · Founded 1583
#29
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, University of Edinburgh ranks #29 globally — #34 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #29 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #37 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #39 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, University of Edinburgh places #29 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#34
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#29
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#37
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#39
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Founded
1583
Total students
≈ 41,000
International students
≈ 44%
Group
Russell Group
Official site

Subject rankings

University of Edinburgh by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
English Language & Literature #6
Veterinary Science #6 #18
Arts & Humanities #9 #11 #10
Education #9 #21 #76-100 #30
Public Administration #10 #15
Linguistics #11
Modern Languages #12
Public Health #30 #12
Law #15 #17 #51-75
Theology & Religious Studies #16
Anthropology #17
Biological Sciences #19 #26 #43
Geography #19 #41
Biotechnology #19 #36
Life Sciences & Medicine #20 #32
Sports Science #20
Clinical & Health #20
Anatomy & Physiology #21
History #22
Computer Science #22 #35 #51-75 #67
Medicine / Clinical #22 #43 #27
Psychology #23 #23 #51-75 #23
Philosophy #24
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #39 #25 #30
Physics & Astronomy #42 #25 #46
History of Art #26-50
Natural / Physical Sciences #27 #41
Earth & Geosciences #27 #51-75 #44
Political Science & IR #27 #51-75
Sociology #28 #29
Mathematics #29 #36 #48
Artificial Intelligence #30 #101-150 #97
Development Studies #30
Social Sciences & Management #41 #30
Statistics #33 #76-100
Communication & Media #36
Archaeology #40
Accounting & Finance #42 #76-100
Environmental Science #43 #76-100 #56
Nursing #44 #201-300
Architecture #51-100
Civil Engineering #51-100 #76-100 #230
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #61 #51-75 #211
Agriculture & Forestry #69 #51-75 #67
Marine/Ocean Engineering #51-75
Automation & Control #51-75
Chemistry #58 #201-300 #196
Engineering & Technology #60 #83 #162
Business & Economics #60
Chemical Engineering #65 #151-200 #123
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #87 #76-100
Economics & Econometrics #80 #101-150 #140
Art & Design #89
Performing Arts #101-150
Business & Management #109 #101-150
Energy Science & Engineering #201-300 #115
Materials Science #148 #401-500 #348
Telecommunication Engineering #151-200
Biomedical Engineering #201-300
Water Resources #201-300
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #301-400 #285

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is University of Edinburgh ranked in the world in 2026?

University of Edinburgh ranks #34 in QS 2026, #29 in THE 2026, #37 in ARWU 2025 and #39 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #29 globally.

Is University of Edinburgh a Russell Group university?

Yes. University of Edinburgh is a member of the Russell Group.

When was University of Edinburgh founded?

University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583.

What percentage of University of Edinburgh students are international?

Approximately 44% of University of Edinburgh's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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