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London
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.
2/8
BPP
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Edinburgh
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). BPP University is ahead on employment, international.
BPP University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
BPP University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Adult Nursing. BPP University offers 14 courses across 4 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £33,000 a year at BPP University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: The University of Edinburgh is about £3,400 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
BPP University
The University of Edinburgh
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
BPP
66 countries · 69.4% international
- 🇮🇳India54.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan20.9%
- 🌐Nepal13.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1.6%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
4 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.
BPP University
The University of Edinburgh
Law
10 coursesFee not available
38 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Adult Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
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
- BPP University
- £33,000
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
The University of Edinburgh is about £3,400 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBPP University
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
FAQ
BPP University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is BPP University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £33,000 a year at BPP University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: The University of Edinburgh is about £3,400 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 BPP University and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
Does BPP University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and BPP University lists 14 courses.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at BPP University?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 112 subject areas that BPP University does not, including Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, Business Studies and 104 more.
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