University of Edinburgh
- Country: United Kingdom
- Type: Education
- Website: www.ed.ac.uk
- Update: 05-02
The University of Edinburgh (University of Edinburgh) is a historic university in the United Kingdom, founded in 1583 and located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, which played an important role in the European Enlightenment. The University of Edinburgh is a member of the Russell Group of Universities and a member of the Coimbra Group. The University of Edinburgh is ranked 17th in the 2013 QS World University Rankings.
