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Edinburgh · QS World #35
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/8
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Edinburgh
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Arden University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and Psychology (General). Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
The University of Edinburgh
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
13 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.
Arden University
The University of Edinburgh
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
38 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
15 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Psychology (General)
3 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Economics
1 courseFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Public Health & Epidemiology
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Management
Information Systems & Data Science
Accounting
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Marketing
Technology & Logistics
Only at Arden University
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
- Arden University
- No data
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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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
FAQ
Arden University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Economics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing and 1 more.
Does Arden University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at The University of Edinburgh?
Arden University teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Human Resource Management.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Arden University?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 103 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, Business Studies and 95 more.
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