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Pursuing a research degree at Edinburgh offers the opportunity to collaborate with globally respected scholars and experience a top-tier European university in a world-famous city. Our institution delivers cutting-edge research alongside exceptional training in research methodologies.
In the 2014 UK Research Excellence Framework, we achieved top ranking for research power in Engineering through a collaborative submission with Heriot-Watt University. Our research was recognized as world-class or internationally outstanding. We boast facilities, funding, accolades, and publications that meet global excellence standards, with over 94% of our research appearing in high-impact, leading scientific journals.
Our pioneering research is organized through specialized Research Institutes, allowing interdisciplinary connections across our key engineering fields: Chemical, Mechanical, Civil & Environmental, and Electronics & Electrical Engineering.