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Cambridge
Edinburgh · QS World #35
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 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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Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
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Edinburgh
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, courses, scholarship). Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and The University of Edinburgh both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Creative Arts (General) and Music. Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts offers 29 courses across 5 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,620 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is about £7,980 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is higher in 1 and The University of Edinburgh in 1.
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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
4 countries · 60.9% international
- 🇨🇳China28.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.1%
- 🇮🇹Italy7.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.1%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
5 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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
The University of Edinburgh
Design & Fashion
14 coursesTypical fee £21,620 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Creative Arts (General)
Music
Marketing
Drama & Theatre
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
- Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
- £21,620
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is about £7,980 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
- £27,800
- 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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
The University of Edinburgh
Design & Fashion
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00091%Satisfaction90%Creative Arts (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00091%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
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
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,620 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is about £7,980 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 Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Creative Arts (General), Music, Marketing and Drama & Theatre.
Does Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts lists 29 courses.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 111 subject areas that Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 103 more.
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