University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh founded in 1582 is the sixth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities.

About University of Edinburgh

	Old College South Bridge, Edinburgh South EH8 9YL
	01316501000
	University of Edinburgh Website
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The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to it.

It receives approximately 47,000 applications every year, making it the third most popular university in the UK by volume of applicants.

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Upcoming Events at University of Edinburgh

Shopping

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale

Selected dates between 15th January 2026 - 9th February 2026

Potterrow, Edinburgh South

The Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale is returning to Potterrow, giving you the chance to browse thousands of Grade A vintage clothing items!

Talks and Lectures

Jen Stout: Night Train to Odesa: A Scottish Journalist In Ukraine

18th February 2026

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh South

Over the last three years of Russia's war against Ukraine, journalist and writer Jen Stout has brought the conflict home to readers in Scotland with her evocative firsthand reporting.

Talks and Lectures