Be open to possibilities. Be open to the extraordinary.
We’re one of the world’s top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50* and placed 27th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings
Joining the University as a student provides you with a unique opportunity to work with some of the most influential academics in your chosen field. At Edinburgh, you will develop your specialist skills, deepen your understanding and gain new insights and perspectives to equip you for your career ahead.
As a leading global university, we’re confident education will play a vital role solving the problems of tomorrow too.
We have long enjoyed a spirit of innovation and collaboration, bringing people with new outlooks and perspectives together in an international community. And as host to more than 49,000 students from some 156 countries, we’re a wonderfully diverse mix of people of all kinds and minds.
However you personally prefer to study, we offer a range of postgraduate learning to suit your needs. This includes taught degrees, professional qualifications, full- or part-time, on campus or online study options.
Find your Masters programme today
Explore our full range of postgraduate programmes, and study options, on our degree finder.
Funding and scholarships
Postgraduate study can be a significant financial commitment; however, the range of funding sources available may surprise you. We offer several postgraduate scholarships and studentships to outstanding candidates. Find out more about the postgraduate funding available on our scholarships and student funding webpages.
*Times Higher Education World Rankings
UK, EU and International applicants – see our website for funding opportunities
UK, EU and International applicants
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await. The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top universities, consistently ranked in the worl...