University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded by the town council under the authority of a royal charter from King James VI... Wikipedia

  • Former names:  Tounis College, King James' College
  • Type:  Public research university, Ancient university
  • Established:  1583
  • Academic affiliation:  ACU, Coimbra Group, EUA, LERU, Russell Group, Una Europa, UNICA, Universitas 21, URA, Universities Scotland
  • Endowment:  £580.4 million (2024)
  • Budget:  £1.386 billion (2023/24)
  • Chancellor:  Anne, Princess Royal
  • Rector:  Simon Fanshawe
  • Principal and Vice-Chancellor:  Sir Peter Mathieson
  • Academic staff:  5,401 FTE (2024)
  • Administrative staff:  7,207 FTE (2024)
  • Campus:  Urban, suburban
  • Colours:  Red Blue
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo