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City St George's, University of London

London · QS World #361

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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

City St George's

scored higher in 1 category

VS

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, employment, international, courses, scholarship). City St George's, University of London is ahead on graduate salary.

City St George's, University of London vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

City St George's, University of London and The University of Edinburgh both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Mathematics. City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: City St George's, University of London is about £6,770 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 12 and City St George's, University of London in 6. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £38,500 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, against £31,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 9 and City St George's, University of London in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#361
QS World
#35
#351
THE World
#29
#49
Guardian UK
#17
1894
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.

City St George's, University of London

The University of Edinburgh

84.2%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.9%
41.6%

International

International student share

352
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.

City St George's

122 countries · 24.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🇨🇳China5.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
VS

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

54 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 St George's, University of London

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Clinical Specialities, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Genetics & Genomics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Eastern European Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Media & Film Studies, General Engineering, Music, Public Health & Epidemiology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Management, Nursing (General), Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Statistics, Mental Health Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Psychology, Biotechnology, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Marketing, Pharmacology, Software Engineering.

Only at City St George's, University of London

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

City St George's, University of London
£22,830
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

City St George's, University of London is about £6,770 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 St George's, University of London

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    72%Satisfaction74%

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    78%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Medicine

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£48,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    77%Satisfaction81%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    77%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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City St George's, University of London

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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

City St George's, University of London vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is City St George's, University of London or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: City St George's, University of London is about £6,770 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 St George's, University of London and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Medicine, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Business & Management (General), Economics, Sociology & Criminology and 42 more.

Is City St George's, University of London or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at City St George's, University of London and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does City St George's, University of London or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses.

What can you study at City St George's, University of London but not at The University of Edinburgh?

City St George's, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Journalism, English Studies, Midwifery, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Medical Imaging, Performing Arts (General) and 6 more.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at City St George's, University of London?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 62 subject areas that City St George's, University of London does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Teacher Training, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Biological Sciences (General) and 54 more.

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City St George's, University of London352 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses