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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Edinburgh

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Edge Hill University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Edge Hill University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Teacher Training. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 23 and Edge Hill University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edge Hill University is higher in 12 and The University of Edinburgh in 11, with 2 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
#1001
THE World
#29
#89
Guardian UK
#17
1885
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.

Edge Hill University

The University of Edinburgh

86.5%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
41.6%

International

International student share

210
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

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

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

47 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

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), English Literature, Social Policy & Public Policy, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Adult Nursing, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Healthcare Science, Marketing, Personal & Professional Development, Drama & Theatre.

Only at Edge Hill 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

Edge Hill University
No data
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

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

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
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.

Edge Hill University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    71%Satisfaction74%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    No dataSatisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    74%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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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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

Edge Hill University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Edge Hill University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies, Medicine, Business Studies, History, Mathematics, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and 35 more.

Is Edge Hill University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Edge Hill University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Edge Hill University teaches 8 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Specialist Clinical Nursing, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics and Dance.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Edge Hill University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 69 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Biological Sciences (General) and 61 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses