Key activity in the Europe region
The context of UK/EU engagement has changed as a result of Brexit but the University of Edinburgh remains as committed as ever to European collaboration.
An alliance of eleven leading European research universities with global reputation and reach.
Engagement with the continent
Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, stated after EU referendum:
“We will continue to work with partner universities in the EU and around the world, recruit and support talented European staff and students who wish to work or study with us and ultimately deliver greater benefits for Scotland’s economic, intellectual, cultural and social wellbeing.”
Current opportunities to apply for external funding to support collaboration with international partners.
Find out about Horizon Europe and the Scottish Education Exchange Programme (SEEP).
Regional profile
- Over 7,200 of our staff and students from Europe
- 12% of our student community are EU nationals
- 15,000 alums across Europe
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