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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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.

2/11

Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Imperial College London

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on established, employment.

Edge Hill University vs Imperial College London at a glance

Edge Hill University and Imperial College London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Biology and Mathematics. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Edge Hill University is about £24,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 8 and Edge Hill University in 0. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £23,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £65,000 from Imperial College London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 7 and Edge Hill University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#2
#1001
THE World
#8
#89
Guardian UK
#5
1885
Established
1907
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Edge Hill University

Imperial College London

86.5%
88.9%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£54,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
52.9%

International

International student share

210
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
90

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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
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Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%

Subjects

20 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.

Edge Hill University

Imperial College London

Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Medicine, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at Imperial College London

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

Edge Hill University
No data
Imperial College London
£24,600

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
Imperial College London
£39,900

Edge Hill University is about £24,900 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.

Edge Hill University

Imperial College London

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£64,000
    71%Satisfaction97%

  • Biology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£53,500
    No dataSatisfaction91%

  • Biochemistry

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£46,000
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£65,000
    80%Satisfaction97%

  • Software Engineering

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£65,000
    79%Satisfaction97%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
    74%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs Imperial College London: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Edge Hill University is about £24,900 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 Edge Hill University and Imperial College London?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Computer Science, Biology, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Design & Fashion, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 8 more.

Is Edge Hill University or Imperial College London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £64,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 71% at Edge Hill University and 97% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or Imperial College London offer more courses?

Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at Imperial College London?

Edge Hill University teaches 35 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Children's Nursing and 27 more.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Edge Hill University?

Imperial College London teaches 22 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemical Engineering and 14 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses