Our reputation

The School of Engineering is consistently ranked as one of the best 100 universities in the world and amongst the best in Europe and the UK.

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranked one of the best universities in the world:

The School of Engineering

The School of Engineering is consistently ranked in the top 100 in the world in leading international subject rankings:

Research Excellence Framework (REF)

Our joint submission with Heriot Watt University in the 2021 REF was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK, based on the quality and breadth of our combined research by Times Higher Education. You can read more about the research in the School of Engineering:

Our Disciplines

The School’s core disciplines rank highly in UK League Tables.

Current rankings
Discipline Guardian Best UK Universities Guide, 2026 Complete University Guide, 2026 Times Good University Guide, 2026
Chemical Engineering 3 8 4
Civil Engineering 4 11 11
Electronics and Electrical Engineering 1 12 11
Mechanical Engineering 2 17 16

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