University of Edinburgh Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
University of Edinburgh Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2024
Avg Position in World
Regional 2024
Avg Position in Region
Local 2024
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of University of Edinburgh
across all ranking organizations for 2024 is 42
nd
From 1980, University of Edinburgh was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 46th and has continued to rank University of Edinburgh for 44 years, consistently holding an average position of 41.2 across nearly all ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 157 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. University of Edinburgh was listed at 42nd in world, 7th in country and 7th in region , with the fairest rank in Shanghai ARWU at 38th, and an atypical rank on N/A at N/A. In total, we believe University of Edinburgh merits a rank of 41.2, with additional insights on each rank and system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2024
University of Edinburgh ranking in each ranking system
Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2024 Position In World |
2024 Position In Region |
2024 Position In Country |
QS | 2010 | 19.47 | 22 | 6 | 5 |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 37.98 | 23 | 4 | 4 |
Times Higher Education | 2004 | 30.57 | 30 | 6 | 5 |
US News | 2021 | 34 | 32 | 6 | 5 |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 44.59 | 38 | 9 | 5 |
Round Ranking | 2010 | 35.87 | 39 | 8 | 5 |
Webometrices | 2004 | 47.95 | 43 | 6 | 5 |
4icu | 2024 | 52 | 52 | 5 | 4 |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 56 | 56 | 15 | 12 |
CWUR | 2024 | 56 | 56 | 15 | 12 |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 73.47 | 67 | 12 | 6 |
University of Edinburgh ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
Ranking System | Records Since | 2024 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 23 | 44 | 37.98 | Within the Range | Not detected |
Times Higher Education | 2004 | 30 | 21 | 30.57 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 38 | 22 | 44.59 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 67 | 15 | 73.47 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
US News | 2021 | 32 | 3 | 34 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Round Ranking | 2010 | 39 | 15 | 35.87 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Webometrices | 2004 | 43 | 21 | 47.95 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
QS | 2010 | 22 | 15 | 19.47 | Within the Range | Not detected |
4icu | 2024 | 52 | 1 | 52 | Within the Range | Not detected |
CWUR | 2024 | 56 | 1 | 56 | Within the Range | Not detected |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 56 | 1 | 56 | Within the Range | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2024
University of Edinburgh Position on all 1980 - 2024
Position score since 1980 - 2024
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Edinburgh Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Edinburgh Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: University of Edinburgh initially ranked 46th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 37.98 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
University of Edinburgh Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: University of Edinburgh, first achieving a 48th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 30.57 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years.
University of Edinburgh Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 43rd ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, University of Edinburgh has preserved a consistent average of 44.59 over 22 years.
University of Edinburgh Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: University of Edinburgh, which was ranked 90th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 73.47 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
University of Edinburgh Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 34th by US News in 2021, University of Edinburgh has consistently secured an average 34 position in US News over 3 years.
University of Edinburgh Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: University of Edinburgh's initial 49th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 35.87 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
University of Edinburgh Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 44th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, University of Edinburgh has maintained an average 47.95 in Webometrices for 21 years.
University of Edinburgh Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 22nd placement by QS in 2010, University of Edinburgh has upheld a steady 19.47 average in QS across 15 years.
University of Edinburgh Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: University of Edinburgh, which was ranked 52nd by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 52 in 4icu for 1 years.
University of Edinburgh Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: University of Edinburgh initially ranked 56th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 56 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
University of Edinburgh Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: University of Edinburgh initially ranked 56th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 56 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.