Upcoming Postgraduate Virtual Open Days

Our upcoming Postgraduate Virtual Open Days will take place between 12 - 14 November 2024.

 

Postgraduate Virtual Open Days

Upcoming Undergraduate Open Day

Our next Undergraduate Open Day will take place at the University on Saturday 26 October 2024.

Informatics is changing the way we think and live, but what exactly is it?

Study with us

Join a vibrant student community in a world-class department

Choose from a wide range of single and joint honours degrees 

Check our taught postgraduate opportunities

Learn about our research postgraduate degrees

Informatics REF results

We are ranked #1 in the UK for research power in Computer Science and Informatics Times Higher Education ranking. Our research environment and all impact case studies received top grades (4*, world leading). Overall, 97% of our REF submission is world leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*).

About us

The School of Informatics, located in the heart of Edinburgh, is the largest institution of this kind in the UK and one of the largest in Europe.

Research

We provide a fertile environment for a wide range of studies focussed on understanding computation in both artificial and natural systems.

Industry Engagement

We work with industry, business, and government partners to transfer our world-leading research to the Scottish and global economies. If you are interested in a collaboration, contact our Business Development Team.

People and Culture

The School of Informatics is committed to making our community a place where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.

Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Decolonising the Informatics Curriculum

New to Informatics? Watch our videos!

Watch our videos to find out more about what we do and get to know our researchers and students.

Introduction to the School of Informatics

Researchers' Journey