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Abertay University

Dundee · Guardian UK #55

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/9

Abertay

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Edinburgh

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Abertay University is ahead on satisfaction.

Abertay University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Abertay University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Abertay University is about £12,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 8 and Abertay University in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £20,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £30,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 6 and The University of Edinburgh in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
#55
Guardian UK
#17
1888
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Abertay University

The University of Edinburgh

88%
85.3%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£29,600
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

9.3%
41.6%

International

International student share

82
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
112

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Abertay

29 countries · 9.3% international

  • 🇫🇷France28%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China3.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

24 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Abertay University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Clinical & Health Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Statistics, Building & Construction, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering.

Only at Abertay University

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Abertay University
£16,950
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Abertay University is about £12,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Abertay University
£18,950
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh yet.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Abertay University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    No dataSatisfaction74%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Civil Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Software Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

Scholarships for International Students

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Abertay University

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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Abertay University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Abertay University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Abertay University is about £12,650 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Abertay University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 12 more.

Is Abertay University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Abertay University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Abertay University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Abertay University lists 82 courses.

What can you study at Abertay University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Abertay University teaches 7 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Computing, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Human Resource Management.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Abertay University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 92 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, Business Studies, Physics and 84 more.

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Abertay University82 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses