Edinburgh is a city of world leading academic institutions, able to attract high technology companies from the fastest growing sectors in the global economy. One of the keys to Edinburgh's city region's success in scientific research, discovery and innovation is the research power of its academic institutions.
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh has a world class reputation across a broad range of disciplines including life sciences, medicine and informatics.
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot Watt is one of the leading UK universities, with an international reputation for innovative education, enterprise and leading edge but practical research.
Napier University
Napier University's School of Life Sciences runs an excellent and high profile research programme. Its School of Computing and Business School are reputed to provide excellent teaching and consequently their graduates are highly regarded in the job market.
Queen Margaret University
Recently named as one of the top 10 modern universities, Queen Margaret is a fast growing University College which boasts an enviable 94.1% graduate employment rate.
Roslin Institute
Roslin Institute is one of the world's leading centres for studies relating to animal genetics and development.
Moredun Institute
The Moredun Research Institute (MRI) is internationally recognised for its work on infectious diseases of sheep and other ruminants.
