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University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh. Alexandra Baker, College of Humanities and Social Science. University of Edinburgh. Founded in 1583 Ancient university Located in Scotland’s capital city 24,500 students 6,000 international students Over 140 different nationalities 8,000 faculty & staff .

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University of Edinburgh

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  1. University of Edinburgh Alexandra Baker, College of Humanities and Social Science

  2. University of Edinburgh Founded in 1583 Ancient university Located in Scotland’s capital city 24,500 students 6,000 international students Over 140 different nationalities 8,000 faculty & staff

  3. University of Edinburgh World University Rankings Ranked 23rd in the World 5th in Europe 5th in the United Kingdom Only Scottish University in World’s Top 70 5th in the UK for research 1st in Scotland for research

  4. University of Edinburgh Member of the Russell Group – the UK’s Ivy League Member of Universitas 21 Member of League of European Research Universities (LERU) Scotland’s first Fair Trade University 2-time winner of Queen’s Anniversary Prize

  5. University of Edinburgh

  6. University of Edinburgh Alumni Gordon Brown Prime Minister David Hume Philosophy Charles Darwin Medicine Joseph Lister Antiseptic Surgery Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Literature Sir Walter Scott Literature Robert Louis Stevenson Literature JK Rowling Literature John Witherspoon Divinity Alexander Graham Bell Physics

  7. University of Edinburgh College of Humanities and Social Science College of Science and Engineering College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine 21 Schools All are research-active

  8. University of Edinburgh College of Humanities and Social Science School of Law School of Social and Political Studies School of Divinity School of Arts, Culture and Environment School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences Management School and Economics School of History, Classics and Archaeology School of Health in Social Science The Moray House School of Education

  9. University of Edinburgh College of Science and Engineering School of Biological Sciences School of Informatics School of Mathematics School of Geosciences School of Chemistry School of Engineering and Electronics School of Physics Edinburgh-Stanford Link Dolly the Sheep & Roslin Institute

  10. University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine School of Biomedical Sciences School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health School of Molecular and Clinical Medicine Royal School of Veterinary Studies Undergraduate degrees in Medicine & Veterinary Medicine AVMA-accredited Veterinary programme

  11. University of Edinburgh

  12. University of Edinburgh Learning facilities & support 17 libraries Special collections Europe’s 3rd largest academic library UK’s largest campus computer network National Library of Scotland National Galleries of Scotland Director of Studies Study skills workshops Disability Office

  13. University of Edinburgh Student Life 200+ student societies 60+ athletic clubs UK’s largest student theatre company 5* rated sports facilities Outdoor centre in Perthshire International Students’ Centre 60,000 students in Edinburgh

  14. University of Edinburgh A-Z student societies Aberdeen FC Supporters Club (EU) African & Arabic Dance Society African & Caribbean Society Agricultural Society Air Squadron Amnesty International Anime and Animation Society Archaeology Society Architecture Sans Frontier Society Art Society Asian Friends Backgammon Society Badger Society Baha'i Society Ballroom Dance Society BBQ SocietyBeatles Appreciation Society Benelux Big Green Sustainability Initiative BioSoc Bisexual Lesbian or Gay BLOGS Boris Johnson Appreciation Society Boycott Coca-Cola Brass Band Bridge Club Buddhist BUNAC Capoeira Society Engineers Without Borders Edinburgh English Language Society English Literature Society Entrepreneurial Society Escogriffes Eurasian Society Exped Fair Trade Café Fifty Things To Do Before You Leave Edinburgh Film Society Flamenco Folk Song Society Fonelisco Orphanage Project Society Football Supporters Association Footlights Frequently Asked Questions Society Fresh Air (Student Radio) Games Society GEAS (Roleplaying) Geography Society Geolsoc German Society Society Green Party Guild of Changeringers Hands Off Venezuela Hellenic Society Highland Society History Society Hong Kong International Society iCUE Indie International Soiree Society Islamic Society Catholic Students' Union Celtic Supporters Club Chamber Choir Chamber Orchestra Cheerleading Society 'The Vixens' Chemical Engineering Society Chemical Society Chess Club Childrens Holiday Venture Chill Out Society Chinese Cultural Society Chinese Students' Association Choc Soc Christian Action & Thought Christian Union Civil Engineers Classics Society Cognitive Science Society Comedy Appreciation Society Composers' Orchestra CompSoc & Artificial Intelligence Conservative & Unionist Association Create Society Debates Committee Diagnostic Society Dirty Weekenders (Conservationists) Drumming Society Duke of Edinburgh Award Ecological Society Economics Edinburgh Action Edinburgh Alpha For Students Edinburgh Global Partnerships Edinburgh Television Production Society

  15. University of Edinburgh A-Z student societies Isle of Man Society Italian Society Japanese Jazz Orchestra Jewish Society Juggling Society Korean Society Labour Club Law Society Liberal Democrats Light Sabre Duelling Society Macintosh Users' Society Malaysian Students Marrow Society Mathematics & Statistics Mature Law Students' Society Mature Students' Society Mechanical Engineering Mediterranean Gastronomic MedSIN-UK Mexicanos En Edimburgo Middle Eastern Society Model United Nations Modern Dance Society Movie Production Society Music Society Musical Medics Society New College Society New Scotland Country Dance Singers (EU) SIS:The Skills Society Social Work Society South Asian Society Spanish and Latino Society Standing Ovation Stop Aids String Orchestra Student Action For Refugees (STAR) Student Nationalist Association Student Newspaper Students Supporting Street Kids (SSSK) Studio Opera Swahili Club Swing Dance Society Tai Chi Chuan Taiwanese Society Tango Tennent's Lager Appreciation Society Theatre Company (Bedlam) Theatre Paradok Tibet Society Trading & Investment Club United Nations Youth Student Assoc. United World Colleges University Officers Training Corps Untapped Talent Veterinary Zoological Wargames Water of Life Web Development Welsh Society Nightline Nomad Nursing Society Oddsoc (Scandinavian Studies) Oxvol (Oxfam Volunteers) Palestine Solidarity Society Para Los Ninos People & Planet Persian Society Philosophy Society Physics Society Piffle Society Poker Society Politics Society Portuguese & Brazilian Society Potterrow Society Pro-Life Society Psychology Society Red Cross Reeling Club Renaissance Singers Revelation Rock Gospel Choir Rhubarb Right To Education Society Russian Society Savoy Opera Group Science Fiction & Fantasy Scottish Ethnology Society Scottish Romanian Language Link (SCROLL) Scottish Socialist Students' Society Sign Society Singapore Students

  16. University of Edinburgh Hot Air Balloon ClubIce Hockey ClubJudo ClubJu Jitsu ClubKarate Club (Shotokan)Karate Club (Shukokai)Kendo ClubKickboxing ClubKorfball ClubLacrosse Club FLacrosse Club MMotor Sport ClubMountaineering ClubNetball ClubOrienteering ClubPolo Club Riding ClubRifle ClubRoller Hockey ClubRugby Club (Male) Rugby Club (Female) Rugby Fives Sailing Club Sports Clubs Aikido Club American Football ClubArchery ClubAssociation Football Club MAssociation Football Club WAthletics ClubBadminton ClubBasketball ClubBoat ClubBoxing ClubCanoe ClubCricket ClubCurling ClubCycling ClubExmoor Pony Trekking S.Fencing ClubGaelic Football Club Gliding ClubGolf ClubHare & HoundsHillwalking ClubHockey Club (Men’s) Hockey Club (Women’s) Shinty ClubSkydiving ClubSnowsports ClubSquash ClubSub Aqua ClubSwimming & Water Polo ClubTable Tennis ClubTaekwondo ClubTennis ClubTrampoline ClubTriathlon ClubUltimate Frisbee ClubVolleyball ClubWeightlifting ClubWindsurfing & Surfing Club

  17. University of Edinburgh Housing Guaranteed housing Centrally-located Full meal plan or self-catered options 95% single rooms Internet access 24-hour residential wardens Virtual tours and online application at www.accom.ed.ac.uk

  18. University of Edinburgh 6,000 International Students study at Edinburgh

  19. University of Edinburgh International Students Support for 6,000 international students from over 140 countries Pre-Arrival advice and guidance Airport Welcome Orientation programme Visa and Immigration advice Social events programme International Student Centre

  20. University of Edinburgh #1 Best place to live & work in the UK

  21. University of Edinburgh “Edinburgh is what Paris ought to be…” Voted Best UK City to live in 2007

  22. University of Edinburgh Edinburgh - Scotland’s Capital City Population 550,000 UNESCO World City of Literature United Nations Heritage Site 10 International Festivals World’s largest art festival Scotland’s national parliament Excellent transportation connections

  23. University of Edinburgh Voted Best UK City to live in 2007

  24. University of Edinburgh UK’s most prosperous city outside London

  25. University of Edinburgh Voted Best UK City to live in 2007 Edinburgh – Birthplace of Harry Potter and World City of Literature

  26. University of Edinburgh

  27. University of Edinburgh Beyond Edinburgh Easy access to the coast and hills Explore Scotland – organised tours with the International Student Centre Explore the UK Explore Europe

  28. University of Edinburgh Office for Study Abroad, 335-0353

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