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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh · QS World #801

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 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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Barnsley College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

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Edinburgh Napier

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Edinburgh Napier University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Edinburgh Napier University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Edinburgh Napier University both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Edinburgh Napier University offers 199 courses across 53 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £20,310 at Edinburgh Napier University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,810 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Edinburgh Napier University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and Edinburgh Napier University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#801
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#57
N/A
Established
1964
No
Russell Group
No
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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.

Barnsley College University Centre

Edinburgh Napier University

No data
84.3%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
27.5%

International

International student share

34
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
29

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.

Barnsley College University Centre

No published data on international students

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    Edinburgh Napier

    70 countries · 27.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India30.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.5%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.3%
    • 🇩🇪Germany4.2%

    Subjects

    10 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.

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Edinburgh Napier University

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Fee not available

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £21,120 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £21,120 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £20,310 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £21,120 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £21,120 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,220 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Edinburgh Napier 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

    Barnsley College University Centre
    £13,500
    Edinburgh Napier University
    £20,310

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,810 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Edinburgh Napier University
    £20,540

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Barnsley College University Centre 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.

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Edinburgh Napier University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction77%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction79%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Edinburgh Napier University

    OAS Craiglockhart Scholarship

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

    WSP and Dodyk Scholarship

    £16,875

    Deadline: N/A

    Hong Kong Scholarship Trust

    £16,000

    Deadline: Apr 2027

    Carnegie Masters Grant

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Data and AI Scholarships with The Data Lab

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Edinburgh Napier University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Edinburgh Napier University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £20,310 at Edinburgh Napier University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,810 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 Barnsley College University Centre and Edinburgh Napier University?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Civil Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering and Sociology & Criminology.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Edinburgh Napier University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £22,500 from Edinburgh Napier University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 77% at Edinburgh Napier University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Edinburgh Napier University offer more courses?

    Edinburgh Napier University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Edinburgh Napier University?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that Edinburgh Napier University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, History, Politics & International Relations and 1 more.

    What can you study at Edinburgh Napier University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    Edinburgh Napier University teaches 43 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Teacher Training and 35 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Edinburgh Napier University199 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses