The University of Edinburgh

Total, Scotland

11.1%

Acceptance Rate

136k

Applications (2024)

£35,500

Median Salary (5yr)

88%

Employment Rate

Subjects

A*AA – ABB

A-Level Requirements

How much do University of Edinburgh graduates earn by subject?

University of Edinburgh graduates earn a median salary of £35,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £59,500, while Combined and general studies graduates earn £23,600.

Computing £59,500

£41,200 £83,200

Medicine and dentistry £57,300

£47,400 £64,200

Economics £57,300

£45,300 £72,300

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £48,200

£39,800 £51,100

Engineering £44,500

£36,100 £54,400

Business and management £44,200

£33,900 £60,200

Law £43,100

£29,800 £56,600

Veterinary sciences £41,200

£35,000 £47,100

Mathematical sciences £41,200

£34,100 £61,000

Politics £40,200

£31,000 £55,100

+ 19 more subjects

How competitive is University of Edinburgh?

In 2024, University of Edinburgh received 136,035 applications and accepted 15,085 students, giving an acceptance rate of 11.1%.

136,035

Applications

15,085

Acceptances

11.1%

Acceptance Rate

Applications

Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

How much does it cost for international students?

International undergraduate students pay £27,100 to £59,100 per year in tuition at University of Edinburgh. Living costs are estimated at £10,500–£14,000 per year.

Arts/Humanities

4-year degree

Per Year

£27,100

tuition only

+ Living costs/yr £10,500–£14,000

Total (4 years)

All costs £150,400 –£164,400

Sciences

4-year degree

Per Year

£35,600

tuition only

+ Living costs/yr £10,500–£14,000

Total (4 years)

All costs £184,400 –£198,400

Medicine

5-year degree

Per Year

£59,100

tuition only

+ Living costs/yr £10,500–£14,000

Total (5 years)

All costs £348,000 –£365,500

* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →

What are the employment outcomes at University of Edinburgh?

88% of University of Edinburgh graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 29 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,600 to £59,500. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)

Subject	Satisfaction	Avg. Tariff*	Employment	Median Salary	Graduates
Computing	78%	212 pts	80%	£59,500	50
Medicine and dentistry	80%	220 pts	95.7%	£57,300	195
Economics	84%	184 pts	85.1%	£57,300	95
Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy	-	-	78.5%	£48,200	25
Engineering	85%	191 pts	79.5%	£44,500	135
Business and management	80%	188 pts	81.5%	£44,200	180
Law	-	-	88.9%	£43,100	155
Veterinary sciences	82%	192 pts	90%	£41,200	80
Mathematical sciences	81%	197 pts	91.5%	£41,200	65
Politics	86%	209 pts	80.4%	£40,200	100
Physics and astronomy	-	-	79.3%	£38,000	90
Chemistry	82%	207 pts	84.1%	£38,000	45
Languages and area studies	92%	196 pts	78.2%	£38,000	185
Sport and exercise sciences	-	-	89.5%	£37,200	90
Education and teaching	90%	178 pts	95.8%	£37,200	170
Medical sciences	-	-	84.3%	£37,000	80
Geography, earth and environmental studies	-	-	80.6%	£36,500	150
Sociology, social policy and anthropology	-	-	84.1%	£35,400	125
History and archaeology	55%	194 pts	85%	£35,400	315
Biosciences	87%	199 pts	76%	£34,700	270
Psychology	85%	183 pts	86.8%	£34,300	75
Philosophy and religious studies	-	-	82.1%	£33,200	105
Health and social care	-	-	91.3%	£33,000	25
Architecture, building and planning	91%	176 pts	89.3%	£32,800	75
Nursing and midwifery	-	-	95.8%	£30,800	25
English studies	-	-	83.6%	£30,700	170
Performing arts	88%	188 pts	85.1%	£27,000	45
Creative arts and design	88%	190 pts	86.2%	£26,800	205
Combined and general studies	-	-	68.6%	£23,600	35

* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.

Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →

Entry Requirements

A*AA – ABB

Varies by course. Medicine requires A*AA; arts/humanities may accept ABB.

View official requirements →

Highest Earning Subjects

1 Computing £59,500
2 Medicine and dentistry £57,300
3 Economics £57,300
4 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £48,200
5 Engineering £44,500

Quick Facts

Location Total

Country Scotland

Type University

UKPRN 10007790

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International Student Fees

Fee Range £27,100 – £59,100

per year

Fee by Subject

Arts/Humanities £27,100/4yr

Sciences £35,600/4yr

Medicine £59,100/5yr

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Estimated Living Costs

Annual Cost £10,500 – £14,000

Edinburgh living costs estimate

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Data Source

Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.

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