University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh  United Kingdom

Make your PhD extraordinary. Achieve your potential at a university ranked 4th in the UK for research power. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research. We’re consistently ranked one of the best 50 universities in the world and one of the world’s top research-intensive universities. Embarking on a PhD with the University of Edinburgh is an extraordinary adventure that will develop your skills, deepen your knowledge and open unexpected opportunities. Our PhDs are designed to help you achieve your potential through 3 to 4 transformative years of research. Our programmes will challenge you personally and intellectually, and they will allow you to make a substantial contribution to your field of study, working alongside world-renowned experts.

Why study at the University of Edinburgh?

Our PhDs are designed to help you achieve your potential through 3 to 4 transformative years of research. Our programmes will challenge you personally and intellectually, and they will allow you to make a substantial contribution to your field of study,

Our position as one of the UK’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent.

By choosing to undertake a PhD at the University of Edinburgh you will be joining one of the UK's most reputable research-intensive universities in the world, and member of the prestigious Russell Group.

19,555

postgraduate students

267

PhDs

4th

ranked in in the UK for research power, based on the 2021 Research Excellence Framework

Edinburgh  United Kingdom

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About the University of Edinburgh

We’re consistently ranked one of the best 50 universities in the world and one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions).

Our research

We are proudly open to everyone, bringing people with new outlooks and perspectives together in an international community that is establishing the data capital of Europe, tackling climate change and paving the way for new fertility treatments. Our scientists are seeking cures for cancer, repurposing drugs to improve treatments for the Covid-19 Coronavirus and contributing to the global search for a vaccine. Together, we are open to the world today so we can influence the world tomorrow.

We have long enjoyed a spirit of innovation and collaboration, bringing people with new outlooks and perspectives together in an international community. If you agree the future is a place of extraordinary possibilities, bring your limitless potential and join us.

Supporting you

Undertaking a PhD is not an easy task. It requires dedication, determination and resilience. We support the success of our PhD students with a range of resources to help in your professional, and personal development.

Our Institute for Academic Development (IAD) provide workshops, training and advice on transferable skills and career management. We also have a full network of support for researchers.

Global connections

Our ambitious global engagement plan puts world-class teaching and research experiences within reach. We collaborate with global partners, directly and through prestigious networks such as Universitas 21, COIMBRA, UNICA, LERU, and Una Europa.

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We understand that moving to a new city can be a challenging process, that’s why we guarantee an offer of accommodation if you are a new, single postgraduate research student.

You may be surprised by the range of funding sources available for postgraduate study. We offer a number of postgraduate scholarships and studentships to outstanding candidates


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University of Edinburgh

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