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University of Edinburgh

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Overview of the university

Founded

1583

History

The University was originally founded in 1583 as the College of Edinburgh, or Tounis College, by the town council of Edinburgh under the charter of King James VI.

International Admissions

The University of Edinburgh is the fourth most popular university in the UK by volume of applications, receiving around 50,000 applications per year. Students must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Subject Areas

The academic schools at the University of Edinburgh are:

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