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Facts and Figures

See below for some quick facts and figures about Queen 抖阴视频t University. From this page, you can also access our Statement of Accounts and our Strategic Plan.

Rankings

National Student Survey 2025

An infographic depicts the key results of the National Student Survey 2025. Several courses achieved 100% satisfaction in the 2025 National Student Survey, including Business Management, Nursing, Radiography, and Sociology. The university ranks 1st in Scotland for student union representation and first-gen student support. It also leads UK rankings in Radiography and Physiotherapy prospects, and has won multiple awards for inclusion, teaching, and community impact.

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In the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025, 抖阴视频 is ranked top amongst all five Edinburgh-based higher education institutions for overall student satisfaction. The survey results also show that Queen 抖阴视频t University鈥檚 Student Union (抖阴视频SU) has, for the second year running, been ranked first in Scotland.

81.2%* of 抖阴视频鈥檚 students are satisfied overall with the quality of their course, an increase of 7.3% compared to the previous year.

抖阴视频 courses scoring 100% satisfaction include:

  • BA (Hons) Business Management 
  • BSc (Hons) and Master of Diagnostic Radiography 
  • Master of Nursing 
  • BSc (Hons) Public Sociology 

Other 抖阴视频 courses scoring over 90% include:

  • BA (Hons) in Acting and Performance (93.8% satisfaction)
  • Diploma of Higher Education in Hearing Aid Audiology (94.4% satisfaction)
  • BSc (Hons) Nutrition (90.9% satisfaction)
  • BSc (Hons) and Master of Speech and Language Therapy (90% satisfaction)

Also in the NSS 2025: 

抖阴视频 ranks in the top ten in the UK for Teaching, Academic Support, Learning Resources and Student Voice in Business and Management courses. (Based on analysis of CAH3 subject group 'Business & Management (non-specific)', focusing only on Universities UK member institutions. .)

抖阴视频 ranks in the top 2 in Scotland for overall satisfaction in Radiography (Diagnostic and Therapeutic). (Based on analysis of  CAH3 subject group 'Medical technology', focusing only on Universities UK member institutions. .)

抖阴视频 ranks joint 1st in the UK for academic support in tourism, transport and travel courses (including our International Hospitality, Tourism and Events course). (Based on analysis of  CAH3 subject group 'tourism, transport and travel', focusing only on Universities UK member institutions. .)

Other rankings

In the Herald Higher Education Awards 2025, we were awarded:

  • Higher Education Institute of the Year
  • Outstanding Contribution from a Staff Member - honouring podiatry lecturer Evelyn Weir for her decades-long service to Scotland鈥檚 homeless community
  • Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community - for the pioneering Wooden Spoon Frame Running Equipment Hub, the first of its kind in Scotland

In the Complete University Guide 2026, we are ranked:

  • 1st of UK universities for graduate prospects in Occupational Therapy;
  • 1st of UK universities for graduate prospects in Radiography;
  • 1st of UK universities for graduate prospects in Physiotherapy;
  • 1st of Scottish universities for our Occupational Therapy programme;
  • 2nd of Scottish universities for our Podiatry programme;
  • 3rd of Scottish universities for our Nursing and Physiotherapy programmes; and
  • 3rd of Scottish universities for our Radiography programme

In The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2026, we are ranked:

  • In the top 3 in Scotland for Social Inclusion (3rd place out of 14)
  • In the top 50 of UK institutions for Teaching Quality (47th place out of 130)
  • 19th in the UK for Firsts/ 2.1s Awarded
  • Top in Scotland amongst 鈥減ost-92鈥 universities for Business, Management and Marketing (Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2026)
  • 34th in the UK (out of 119) for Business, Management and Marketing
  • 40th in the UK (out of 80) for Communication and Media Studies
  • 32nd in the UK (out of 92) for Drama, Dance and Cinematics
  • 15th in the UK (out of 80) for Nursing
  • 3rd in the UK (out of 44) for Physiotherapy
  •  7th in the UK (out of 20) for Radiography
  • 36th in the UK (out of 87) for Sociology
  • 33rd in the UK (out of 90) for Subjects Allied to Medicine

For the second year in a row, we have ranked 1st in Scotland for Career Prospects in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) - an achievement which reflects our commitment to preparing students for successful futures through career-focused degrees and strong industry links. In 2025 we also ranked:

  • 2nd in Scotland for student support
  • 2nd in Scotland for Students' Union
  • 2nd in Scotland for accommodation
  • 3rd in Scotland for lecturers and teaching 
  • 6th in the overall UK rankings for accommodation
  • 14th in overall UK rankings for Students' Union
  • 20th in overall UK rankings for career prospects 

In the Guardian University Guide 2026, we are ranked:

  • In the top 20 in the UK for 鈥榲alue added score鈥, which compares students鈥 degree results with their entry qualifications, to show how effectively they are taught (18th place)
  • In the top 20 in the UK for 鈥榓verage entry tariff鈥 (18th place) 
  • In the top 25 (22nd place) in the UK for 鈥榮atisfied with teaching鈥, with this ranking based on NSS results
  • Top in Scotland amongst 鈥減ost-92鈥 universities for Business and Management 
  • In the top 6 overall (out of 15) in Scotland for Business and Management
  • In the top 3 in Scotland (out of 8) for General Nursing
  • in the top 4 in Scotland (out of 8) for Health Professions

In the Daily Mail Good University Guide 2026, we are ranked first in Scotland for the percentage of first generation students.

Student Statistics (23/24 academic year)

Four colourful infographics displaying the statistics of the student population at 抖阴视频. 抖阴视频 has 11,483 students (71.1% undergrad, 28.9% postgrad), with 50.5% in Health Sciences. Nearly 5,000 study via overseas collaborations. Students hail from 90+ countries: 38.8% Scotland, 32.1% Europe. 38% are under 21, and 26.2% are 30+. 抖阴视频 ranks in the top 6 Scottish universities for full-time graduate employment 15 months after graduation (HESA 2025).

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  • 11483 students (including 4988 studying via our partners overseas)
  • 38.8% are from Scotland
  • 7.3% are from the UK outside of Scotland
  • 32.1% are from the EU
  • 21.7% are international (non EU)

Graduate Employability

In Graduate Outcomes Survey data published by HESA in 2025*:

  • 抖阴视频 is in the top 6 of Scottish universities for the number of graduates in full-time employment 15 months after they have graduated. 
  • 84% of respondents were in high skilled work 15 months after they had graduated, placing 抖阴视频 3rd top among Scottish higher education institutions on this measure.
  • There was a 100% graduate employment rate in the following courses:
    • Diagnostic Radiography
    • Dietetics
    •  Nursing
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Podiatry
    • Speech and Language Therapy
    • Therapeutic Radiography 

*Graduate Outcome Statistics 2022/3 published by HESA in 2025. 

Research Excellence

An infographic highlighting the research excellence at 抖阴视频. Figures detail the percentage of research which is world-leading or internationally excellent, including: 100% of Communications, Cultural and Media Studies research; 100% of Nursing and the Allied Health Professions research; 75% of Speech and Language Science research; and 75% of Global Health and Development research.

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REF 2021 (the system of assessing, through peer review, the quality of research in UK higher education institutions) showed that:

  • 抖阴视频 has world-leading or internationally excellent research in every one of the seven REF 2021 鈥榰nits of assessment鈥 to which we submitted research; 
  • 100% of our research impact in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent;
  • 100% of our research impact in Nursing and the Allied Health Professions was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent; 
  • 75% of our research impact in Speech and Language Science was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent;
  • 75% of our research impact in Global Health and Development was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent;
  • 50% of our research impact in Business and Management Studies was as rated internationally excellent; and
  • 50% of our research impact in Psychology was rated as world-leading.

Fostering Innovation

Two infographics which outline that: 抖阴视频 unlocked 拢40m for Edinburgh Innovation Park and won a Knowledge Exchange Heroes Award for its Scottish Centre for Food Innovation. Through the new Startup Studio, over 100 students, graduates, and locals have launched businesses. 抖阴视频 is also the first Scottish university to host a Business Gateway on campus.

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We have hosted 100 graduate start-ups in our on-campus 抖阴视频 Startup Studio

We are the 1st Scottish university to host a Business Gateway on campus

Staff and Financial Statistics

Three colourful infographics detailing the staff and income structure at 抖阴视频. There are 328 academic and 275 professional services staff members, of which 68.5% are female. 9.3% of staff members are from a Minority Ethnic Background. Income for 2023-24 was 拢54.1尘illion, with 41% of this sourced from the Scottish Funding Council, 37% from student tuition fees, and 3% from research grants and contracts.

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抖阴视频 staff (as of December 2024)

  • 328 Academic
  • 275 Professional Services
  • 68.5% Female
  • 31.5% Male
  • 9.3% have an ethnic minority background

 Income (2023-24)

 

Total income: 拢54.1尘

 

Sources of income (2023-24)

  • Scottish Funding Council: 拢22.4m (41%)
  • Student tuition fees and education contracts: 拢19.8m (37%)
  • Research grants and contracts: 拢1.8m (3%)
  • Other income: 拢9.9m (19%)

Other Interesting Facts

  • We were established in 1875. Throughout our history, we have focused on serving the community and improving the quality of life through education and research which is relevant to society鈥檚 needs.
  • We offer the broadest range of allied health professional degrees in Scotland including nursing, dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography, audiology, art psychotherapy, music therapy, and speech and language therapy.
  • We have won the Queen鈥檚 Anniversary Prize for our work in speech science.
  • Through collaborative agreements, students are studying for our degrees in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Greece, Egypt and other countries.

Some of our Alumni

  • Ashley Jensen, actor (US hit TV series 鈥楿gly Betty鈥, Nativity, Agatha Raisin)
  • Edith Bowman, Scottish music critic, radio DJ and TV presenter (BBC Radio 1)
  • Kevin McKidd, actor (鈥楾rainspotting鈥, TV hit series 鈥楻ome鈥, Grey鈥檚 Anatomy鈥)
  • Michael Matheson, MSP 
  • Shirley-Anne Somerville, MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice in the Scottish Government
  • Matt Baker, TV presenter (formerly 鈥楤lue Peter鈥, currently 鈥楾he One Show鈥 and 鈥楥ountryfile鈥)
  • Dame Louise Martin, (Immediate) Past President of the Commonwealth Games Federation
  • Dr James Robson MBE, former Team Doctor and Chief Medical Officer for the Scotland national rugby team
  • Dr Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (appointed in 2024)

Read our alumni (and current student) case studies

Economic Impact 

  • According to research by the University of Strathclyde (2009):
    • 抖阴视频 is worth 拢77 million to the economy.
    • Employment attributable to the University represents 3% of all East Lothian employment.
    • Students from outside Scotland who come to study at 抖阴视频 generate an estimated 拢11 million of economic output each year.

Our Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan 2020-2025 demonstrates how we will contribute to society鈥檚 recovery and recalibration following COVID-19. It sets out how we will help create a better society through teaching, learning and innovation. It shows how we will nurture our distinctive person-centred approach to learning, and how we will build on our unique academic portfolio. Promoting creativity, agility, resilience and collaboration, the strategy holds true to the ethos of social justice on which this institution was founded.

Find out more about our strategy in our Strategic Plan

Annual Accounts

Find our Annual Accounts in the Finance section of our website

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