University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

Strong CS / AI research; ancient university (founded 1583); lower living costs than London.

QS World Rank: #27
THE World Rank: #29
Tuition + living: £24k–£35k/year
Indian students: ~1,400
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Strong programs for Indian applicants

AI/CS
Veterinary
Medicine
Literature

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Studying in United Kingdom — the broader picture

Visa: Student Visa (Tier 4). Post-study work: Graduate Route (Post-Study Work Visa) — 2 years for UG/PG, 3 years for PhD. No employer-sponsorship required for the Graduate Route.. PR pathway: Skilled Worker Visa (5 years) → ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain). Salary thresholds are real (~£38,700 for most roles as of 2024). Tighter than the US lottery but the salary bar weeds out a lot.

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