The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1582, is the sixth oldest university in the United Kingdom and English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s ancient universities
- Address: Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
- Type: Public university/ancient university
- Established: 1583 (438 years ago)[1]
- Chancellor: Anne, Princess Royal
- Rector Debora: Kayembe
- Principal: Peter Mathieson
- Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 55°56′50.6″N 3°11′13.9″WCoordinates: 55°56′50.6″N 3°11′13.9″W
- Campus Urban
- Website www.ed.ac.uk