University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom · QS World Rank #34
Living cost in Edinburgh: GBP 1,542/mo official source
Living cost in United Kingdom: GBP 1,529–1,171/mo official source
English requirements
This university publishes its English requirements per programme rather than university-wide, so there is no single figure to quote. Each programme's own requirement is in the table below, verified against its official page.
Verified programmes (18)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics MSc | AI Ethics and Society | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000/yr | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 100 (23) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4.5) 1-6 |
| Digital Education (Online Learning) MScWork experience: Fully online part-time MSc (typically 3 years) — suits working educators; most scholarships fund campus study only. | Education Technology | 36 moIntake: Sep | GBP 15,200 total | IELTS 7 (6)TOEFL 100 (20) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4) 1-6 |
| Food Security MSc | Food Security | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 40,800/yr | IELTS 7 (6)TOEFL 100 (20) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4) 1-6 |
| Global Environment and Climate Change Law LLM | Environmental Law | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000/yr | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 100 (23) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4.5) 1-6 |
| Global Health Policy MSc | Health Systems Management, Global Health | 12 moIntake: Sep | See official page | IELTS 7 (6)TOEFL 100 (20) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4) 1-6Cambridge 185 (169) |
| Global Mental Health and Society MSc | Global Mental Health | 12 moIntake: Sep | See official page | IELTS 7 (6)TOEFL 100 (20) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4) 1-6 |
| Human Rights LLM | International Human Rights Law | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000/yr | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 100 (23) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4.5) 1-6Cambridge 185 (176) |
| Innovation, Technology and the Law LLM | Digital Trade | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000/yr | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 100 (23) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4.5) 1-6 |
| International Economic Law LLM | International Trade Law | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000/yr | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 100 (23) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4.5) 1-6 |
| MSc Circular Economy | Circular Economy | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000/yr | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 100 (23) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4.5) 1-6 |
| MSc Climate Change Finance and Investment | Climate Finance, Carbon Management | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000/yr | IELTS 7 (6)TOEFL 100 (20) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4) 1-6Cambridge 185 (169) |
| MSc Comparative Public Policy | Public Policy, Social Policy | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000/yr | IELTS 7 (6)TOEFL 100 (20) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4) 1-6Cambridge 185 (169) |
| MSc Finance, Technology and Policy | Digital Finance, Financial Regulation | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 43,900/yr | IELTS 7 (6)TOEFL 100 (20) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4) 1-6Cambridge 185 (169) |
| MSc Geographical Information Science and Earth Observation | Geographic Data Science | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 37,800/yr | IELTS 7 (6)TOEFL 100 (20) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4) 1-6 |
| Marine Systems and Policies MSc | Ocean Sustainability | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 40,800/yr | IELTS 7 (6)TOEFL 100 (20) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4) 1-6 |
| One Health (Online Learning) MScWork experience: Online part-time MSc via the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies; most scholarships fund campus study only. | One Health | See official pageIntake: Sep | GBP 19,100 total | IELTS 6.5 (6)TOEFL 92 (20) 0-120TOEFL 4.5 (4) 1-6Cambridge 176 (169) |
| Planetary Health MSc | One Health | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000/yr | IELTS 7 (6.5)TOEFL 100 (23) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4.5) 1-6 |
| Science and Technology in Society MSc | Science and Technology Policy | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 32,000/yr | IELTS 7 (6)TOEFL 100 (20) 0-120TOEFL 5 (4) 1-6Cambridge 185 (169) |
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What master's programmes does University of Edinburgh offer?
We have verified 18 master's programmes at University of Edinburgh against its official pages, concentrated in AI Ethics and Society, Education Technology, Food Security, Environmental Law, Health Systems Management.
How much is international tuition at University of Edinburgh?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about GBP 15,200–43,900. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
How much does it cost to live in Edinburgh as a student?
Student living costs in Edinburgh are around GBP 1,542/mo (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at University of Edinburgh?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in United Kingdom include: Cambridge Trust Scholarships, Chevening Scholarship, Clarendon Fund Scholarship, Commonwealth Master's Scholarship and 10 more.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.