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Liverpool
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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City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 1 category
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Edinburgh
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and The University of Edinburgh both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £16,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 2 and City of Liverpool College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, against £34,000 from The University of Edinburgh.
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
No published data on international students
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
7 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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
The University of Edinburgh
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Civil Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Building & Construction
Computing & IT
Management
Biomedical Engineering
Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre
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
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- £13,500
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £16,100 a year cheaper.
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
The University of Edinburgh
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£34,000No dataSatisfaction81%Civil Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000No dataSatisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity of Liverpool College University Centre
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
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £16,100 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 City of Liverpool College University Centre and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Management and Biomedical Engineering.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or The University of Edinburgh better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, and £34,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.
What can you study at City of Liverpool College University Centre but not at The University of Edinburgh?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 109 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 101 more.
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