The University of Edinburgh served as an intellectual center during the Scottish Enlightenment, contributing to the city's reputation as the 'Athens of the North'. Moreover, it is a part of several associations of research-intensive institutions, including the Coimbra Group, Russell Group, Una Europa, Universitas 21 and League of European Research Universities.
- The University of Edinburgh is established in the heart of Scotland's capital city, which is consistently ranked among the World's most desirable and greenest cities.
- Approximately 60,000 undergraduate students apply to Edinburgh every year, making it Britain's second-most famous university. In 2019, Edinburgh ranked Seventh among British universities in terms of average UCAS points of new entrants.
- Students at the University can avail the opportunity to study in Europe and around the World through the Erasmus+ program and exchange agreements with around 300 partner institutions in nearly 40 countries.