University of Edinburgh
Rankings, 2027-28 international fees, entry rules for Bangladeshi qualifications, intakes and living costs, checked against Edinburgh’s own pages.
Check my chances at EdinburghLast updated 4 October 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
University of Edinburgh: highlights
The University of Edinburgh is Scotland’s highest-ranked university, 35th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and one of the world’s strongest for informatics and artificial intelligence. Scottish bachelor’s degrees take 4 years, one more than in England, which adds a year of fees and living costs.
- After HSC: Applicants with the HSC or a polytechnic diploma are usually required to complete a foundation year. A levels and the IB give direct entry.
- For a master’s: A 4-year bachelor’s degree from an approved institution with first-class grades or a GPA of 3.25. With a 3-year honours degree you also need a first-class master’s from Bangladesh.
- Tuition: £31,100 to £40,900 a year for a bachelor’s and £47,680 for the MSc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Data Science, for 2027-28 entry.
- Fixed fees: International students on multi-year taught programmes pay a fixed annual fee based on their start date.
- Intake: September.
Key facts
Edinburgh runs its own International Foundation Programme, a full-time one-year course for students who are not eligible for direct entry. Medicine applicants must have A levels or the IB.
Edinburgh rankings
| Ranking | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 35 in the world, 5th in the UK |
Courses and international fees
These are the international fees for students starting in 2027-28, from Edinburgh’s fee tables.
| Course | Length | International fee a year |
|---|---|---|
| MA (Hons) Accounting and Finance | 4 years | £31,100 |
| MA (Hons) Accounting and Business | 4 years | £31,100 |
| Science and technology bachelor’s degrees in the higher band | 4 years | £40,900 |
| MSc Computer Science | 1 year | £47,680 |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence | 1 year | £47,680 |
| MSc Data Science | 1 year | £47,680 |
| MSc Business Analytics | 1 year | £36,540 |
Check the fee table for your exact programme. Bachelor’s fees fall into two main bands, £31,100 and £40,900.
Admission requirements for Bangladeshi students
| Your qualification or level | What Edinburgh asks for |
|---|---|
| HSC or polytechnic diploma | Usually a foundation year first, such as Edinburgh’s International Foundation Programme |
| A levels or IB | Accepted for direct entry at the grades each programme sets |
| Medicine | A levels or the IB only |
| Master’s, with a 4-year bachelor’s | From an approved institution, with first-class grades or GPA 3.25 |
| Master’s, with a 3-year honours degree | You must also hold a master’s degree from a recognised Bangladeshi institution with first-class grades |
English language scores
English requirements vary by programme and are shown in the degree finder. All applicants must show English language ability, whatever their nationality.
Edinburgh: yearly intakes
Edinburgh’s taught degrees start once a year, in September.
| Intake | Classes start | Apply by | Open for |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2027, bachelor’s | September 2027 | UCAS by 13 January 2027 for equal consideration | All bachelor’s degrees |
| September 2027, master’s | September 2027 | Set on each programme page; informatics programmes select in rounds | Taught master’s degrees |
Informatics master’s programmes are heavily oversubscribed, so apply in the first round you can.
How to apply
- Pick your route
HSC students apply for a foundation year. A-level and IB students apply for the degree. Graduates apply for a master’s.
- Bachelor’s: apply through UCAS
The UCAS fee for 2027 entry is £34.50 for up to 5 choices.
- Master’s: apply through the degree finder
Each programme page links to its own application form and lists its deadlines.
- Apply for the UK Student visa
Use your CAS, a TB test certificate from an IOM clinic and 28 days of financial evidence.
Scholarships for Bangladeshi students
Scholarships and student funding search
University of Edinburgh
- Levels
- Bachelor’s, master’s, PhD
- Filter by
- Region and subject
- Region
- Asia
- Apply
- After you have applied for a programme
Edinburgh lists its international awards by region and school. We did not find an award reserved for Bangladeshi students when we checked, so search by your school and programme.
View on official site ↗Chevening, Commonwealth and GREAT Scholarships are national awards open to Bangladeshi master’s applicants.
Living costs in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of the more expensive UK cities outside London. As a guide, Study UK puts living costs outside London at about £900 to £1,300 a month.
For the visa you must show £1,171 a month for 9 months (£10,539) outside London, or £1,529 a month (£13,761) in London, on top of your first year of tuition. The figures rise to £1,203 and £1,570 for applications from 30 November 2026.
What one year costs in total
A one-year MSc in Computer Science comes to roughly £58,500 to £63,300: £47,680 in fees plus about £10,800 to £15,600 for 12 months of living costs.
Work and careers after Edinburgh
Reputation
- 35th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
- Home to one of Europe’s largest informatics schools.
Work while you study
- Up to 20 hours a week in term time on a Student visa.
- Full time during official vacations.
Stay after graduating
- The Graduate Route lets you work in any job without a sponsor.
- It is 2 years now and 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027; PhD graduates get 3 years.
Edinburgh: FAQs
Can I get into the University of Edinburgh with HSC?
Usually not directly. Edinburgh says applicants with the HSC or polytechnic diplomas are usually required to complete a foundation year. A levels and the IB are accepted for direct entry.
What GPA do I need for a master’s at Edinburgh?
A 4-year bachelor’s degree from an approved institution with first-class grades or a GPA of 3.25. If your honours degree was 3 years, you also need a first-class master’s from a recognised Bangladeshi institution.
How much are Edinburgh’s fees for international students?
For 2027-28, bachelor’s degrees cost £31,100 or £40,900 a year depending on the subject. The MSc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Data Science costs £47,680, and MSc Business Analytics £36,540.
Why is a bachelor’s degree 4 years at Edinburgh?
Scottish honours degrees take 4 years. Budget for 4 years of fees and living costs, not 3.
Do Edinburgh’s fees rise each year?
Not for international students on full-time multi-year taught programmes. They pay a fixed annual fee based on the year they start.
Does Edinburgh have a January intake?
Taught degrees start in September. Check your programme page for any exception.
Plan the rest
Official sources
- Edinburgh: Bangladesh ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Edinburgh: postgraduate entry, Bangladesh and Nepal ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Edinburgh: taught master’s fees 2027-2028 ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Edinburgh: undergraduate fees 2027-2028 ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- QS World University Rankings 2027 ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 4 October 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.