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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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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

Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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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, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment.

Bournemouth University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Bournemouth University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Teacher Training. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Bournemouth University is about £8,910 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 16 and Bournemouth University in 5. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 10 and Bournemouth University in 5, with 5 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#35
#401
THE World
#29
#59
Guardian UK
#17
1992
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.

Bournemouth University

The University of Edinburgh

80.8%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
41.6%

International

International student share

225
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

47 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.

Bournemouth University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Management, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Music, Anthropology, Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Humanities, Childhood & Youth Studies, Geography (General), Healthcare Science.

Only at Bournemouth 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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Bournemouth University is about £8,910 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
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.

Bournemouth University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    73%Satisfaction74%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    78%Satisfaction81%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    72%Satisfaction72%

  • Social Work

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bournemouth 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

Bournemouth University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Bournemouth University is about £8,910 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 Bournemouth University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Teacher Training, History, Sociology & Criminology, Biological Sciences (General), Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Conservation and 35 more.

Is Bournemouth University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Bournemouth University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 12 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Business Information Systems, Forensic Science, Children's Nursing, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 4 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 69 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Mathematics, Business Studies, Physics, French, Philosophy and 61 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses