Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

B
Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

T
The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Bangor

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bangor University is ahead on satisfaction.

Bangor University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Bangor University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Computer Science. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Bangor University is about £11,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 25 and Bangor University in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 17 and The University of Edinburgh in 8, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#35
#501
THE World
#29
#46
Guardian UK
#17
1884
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
—
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bangor University

The University of Edinburgh

87%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
41.6%

International

International student share

329
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
VS

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

43 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.

Bangor University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Music, Psychology (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Linguistics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Human Geography & Environment, Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Accounting, Creative Writing, English Language, Medical Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, Geography (General), Heritage & Conservation, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Bangor 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

Bangor University
£18,000
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Bangor University is about £11,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
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.

Bangor University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    80%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Medicine

    No dataSalary (3 years)£48,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    97%Satisfaction81%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

See details

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Refugee Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

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

View all scholarships →

FAQ

Bangor University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Bangor University is about £11,600 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 Bangor University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, History, Medicine, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Philosophy and 31 more.

Is Bangor University or The University of Edinburgh better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £31,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 92% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 9 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Welsh Studies, Dentistry, Forestry & Arboriculture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Pharmacy, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Medical Imaging and 1 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 73 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Mathematics, Physics, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese and 65 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

B
Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
T
The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses