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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge · QS World #1001

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Anglia Ruskin

scored higher in 0 categories

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10/10

Edinburgh

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Anglia Ruskin University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Anglia Ruskin University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Anglia Ruskin University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 67 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Law and Computer Science. Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Anglia Ruskin University is about £12,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 27 and Anglia Ruskin University in 3. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,000 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 16 and Anglia Ruskin University in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#35
#601
THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
1858
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Anglia Ruskin University

The University of Edinburgh

82.5%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.8%
41.6%

International

International student share

512
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
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.

Anglia Ruskin

93 countries · 20.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates4%
VS

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

67 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.

Anglia Ruskin University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Education Studies, English Literature, Building & Construction, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Economics, Management, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Linguistics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Work, Anatomy & Pathology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Technology & Logistics, Computing & IT, Cultural Studies, Social Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Language, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Liberal Arts, Pharmacology, Polymer & Textiles Technology.

Only at Anglia Ruskin 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

Anglia Ruskin University
£17,500
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Anglia Ruskin University is about £12,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Anglia Ruskin University
£18,600
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.

Anglia Ruskin University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Philosophy

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Teacher Training

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    64%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Anglia Ruskin University

Vice Chancellor's PhD Scholarships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Scholarship

£7,000

Deadline: N/A

Training Grant for Healthcare Students

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Postgraduate Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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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

Anglia Ruskin University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Anglia Ruskin University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Anglia Ruskin University is about £12,100 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 Anglia Ruskin University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 67 subject areas: Business Studies, Law, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Theology & Religious Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Mathematics, Animal Science and 55 more.

Is Anglia Ruskin University or The University of Edinburgh better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £31,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Anglia Ruskin University and 80% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Anglia Ruskin University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses.

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

Anglia Ruskin University teaches 16 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Agriculture & Land Management, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Children's Nursing, Fine Art, Human Resource Management, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 8 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 49 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Physics, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Biological Sciences (General) and 41 more.

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Anglia Ruskin University512 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses