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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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The University of Edinburgh

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

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 1 category

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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). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on satisfaction.

Birmingham Newman University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Business Studies. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 10 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £18,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £32,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham Newman University is higher in 6 and The University of Edinburgh in 4.

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
1968
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
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.

Birmingham Newman University

The University of Edinburgh

87.1%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
41.6%

International

International student share

140
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Birmingham Newman

0 countries · 0.2% international

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    Edinburgh

    122 countries · 41.6% international

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

    Subjects

    25 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.

    Birmingham Newman University

    The University of Edinburgh

    Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Humanities, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Marketing, Community & Specialist Nursing.

    Only at Birmingham Newman 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

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    The University of Edinburgh
    £29,600

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman University 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.

    Birmingham Newman University

    The University of Edinburgh

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£37,000
      83%Satisfaction74%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      67%Satisfaction86%

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Theology & Religious Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      96%Satisfaction94%

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      81%Satisfaction92%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      85%Satisfaction83%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      78%Satisfaction82%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      84%Satisfaction92%

    • Social Work

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Accounting

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      89%Satisfaction83%

    • Adult Nursing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      93%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham Newman University

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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

    Birmingham Newman University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Birmingham Newman University and The University of Edinburgh?

    Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Teacher Training, History, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and 13 more.

    Is Birmingham Newman University or The University of Edinburgh better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £31,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham Newman University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

    The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

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

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 2 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including English Studies and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    The University of Edinburgh teaches 91 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies and 83 more.

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    Birmingham Newman University140 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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