Discover what it's like to live, work and study at the University of Edinburgh. Image CRM garden in Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh is globally recognised for our research, development and innovation and we’ve provided our students with world-class teaching for more than 430 years. We are ranked 16th in world (2021/22 QS World University Rankings). Why choose Edinburgh Living costs Transport The university is spread throughout the city, with the majority of buildings within walking distance. Edinburgh has the excellent transport links you'd expect of a capital city. Edinburgh airport is eight miles from city centre. Travelling between University campus Campus maps Statistics University of Edinburgh World Ranking, 16th in world (2021/22 QS World University Rankings) Local statistics about living, working and studying in Edinburgh Image This article was published on 2024-02-26