Global | The University of Edinburgh Global mission Our global engagement is driven by staff across the University, underpinned by partnership and guided by our three strategic themes: research and innovation, learning and teaching and civic mission. Global Action Plan 2026-2028 Research and innovation From AI and climate change to global health and the humanities, our research tackles global challenges. Edinburgh Innovations Edinburgh Research Office Research and Innovation Strategy 2030 Data Driven Innovation (DDI) Teaching and learning Our global partnerships drive innovation in teaching and learning to shape the future of education. Study with us Study and work away Transnational education Learning and Teaching Strategy 2030 Civic mission Through collaboration and action we create positive global change to shape a fair, sustainable and inclusive future. A University of Sanctuary Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Education Beyond Borders Community Plan 2025–30 University-wide global activity The University's global partnerships span learning and teaching, civic mission and research and innovation. These examples represent the wide range of innovative partnerships led by staff across the institution. GBU Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) is India’s first dedicated biotechnology university. This partnership is a pioneering initiative in UK-India higher education. Una Europa This alliance of 11 leading European research universities provides our community with access to exclusive mobility, funding and learning opportunities. KNU Edinburgh and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU) partner to drive collaborative research, support their communities and sustain learning amid conflict. Mastercard Foundation By 2030, our Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program will provide 1,000+ sustainability-focused scholarships for students from Africa. Edinburgh Global We are the University's global department. We promote internationalism by creating student opportunities, developing partnerships, driving innovation and supporting our global communities. Global partnerships Our global partnerships advance research and create opportunities worldwide. University staff are supported in building and managing collaborations that advance the University’s commitment to responsible international engagement. Global partnerships Networks and Alliances Partnerships Toolkit Global community Across the University, staff from different departments and services come together to support and celebrate our global community, past, present and future. Global alumni community Alumni in history Global stories Uncovered - Edinburgh's first global students Global profile We are consistently ranked in the top 50 universities in the world. 44% of our student community is international 35% of our staff community is international 300+ international partners from across the globe 300,000 international alumni worldwide We are a member of nine leading global networks across the higher education sector The University's Race Review was released in 2025: Read about our actions towards meaningful change This article was published on 2026-03-23