Overview
Established in 1583, the University of Edinburgh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Edinburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Edinburgh is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Edinburgh offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 441-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. University of Edinburgh also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | University of Edinburgh  |
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| Founded | 1583 |
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University Location
| Address | Old College, South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL Scotland United Kingdom |
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+44 (131) 650 1000 |
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+44 (131) 650 2147 |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Edinburgh's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Edinburgh's Facebook page
University of Edinburgh's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Edinburgh's YouTube channel
University of Edinburgh's Instagram page
University of Edinburgh's main LinkedIn profile
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