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Buckinghamshire New University

High Wycombe · Guardian UK #96

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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.

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Buckinghamshire New

scored higher in 0 categories

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Edinburgh

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Buckinghamshire New University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Buckinghamshire New University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Buckinghamshire New University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Law. Buckinghamshire New University offers 292 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 £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Buckinghamshire New University is about £13,690 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 15 and Buckinghamshire New University in 4. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £22,000 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Buckinghamshire New University is higher in 11 and The University of Edinburgh in 7, with 1 about level.

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
#96
Guardian UK
#17
1893
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.

Buckinghamshire New University

The University of Edinburgh

85.3%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
41.6%

International

International student share

292
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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.

Buckinghamshire New

37 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania11.4%
  • 🌐Nepal8.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

49 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.

Buckinghamshire New University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Clinical Specialities, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General), Social Work, Anatomy & Pathology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Information Systems & Data Science, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, Building & Construction, Drama & Theatre, Nursing (General), Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Buckinghamshire New 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

Buckinghamshire New University
£15,910
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Buckinghamshire New University is about £13,690 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Buckinghamshire New University
£15,550
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.

Buckinghamshire New University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    98%Satisfaction74%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    76%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction82%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    82%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Buckinghamshire New 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

Buckinghamshire New University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Buckinghamshire New University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Buckinghamshire New University is about £13,690 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 Buckinghamshire New University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Law, Music, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Psychology (General) and 37 more.

Is Buckinghamshire New University or The University of Edinburgh better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, and £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Buckinghamshire New University and 90% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Buckinghamshire New University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Buckinghamshire New University lists 292 courses.

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

Buckinghamshire New University teaches 10 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General), Dance, Fine Art, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Medical Imaging and 2 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 67 subject areas that Buckinghamshire New University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, History, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy and 59 more.

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Buckinghamshire New University292 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses