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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 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

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and The University of Edinburgh both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, History and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,100 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and The University of Edinburgh in 0.

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
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Guardian UK
#17
N/A
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.

Barnsley College University Centre

The University of Edinburgh

No data
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
41.6%

International

International student share

34
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Barnsley College University Centre

No published data on international students

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    Edinburgh

    122 countries · 41.6% international

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

    Subjects

    17 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

    The University of Edinburgh

    Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    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

    Barnsley College University Centre
    £13,500
    The University of Edinburgh
    £29,600

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,100 a year cheaper.

    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

    The University of Edinburgh

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      95%Satisfaction92%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    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

    Barnsley College University Centre vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,100 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 Barnsley College University Centre and The University of Edinburgh?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Computer Science, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Social Work, General Engineering, Business & Management (General) and 5 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £27,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 92% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

    The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 2 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation and Applied Computing.

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

    The University of Edinburgh teaches 99 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, Mathematics, Business Studies, Physics and 91 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses