Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

E
Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

U
University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

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

Cambridge

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Edge Hill University vs University of Cambridge at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of Cambridge both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Law, History and Sociology & Criminology. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Edge Hill University is about £26,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 9 and Edge Hill University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £63,500 from University of Cambridge. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 7 and Edge Hill University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

—
QS World
#6
#1001
THE World
#3
#89
Guardian UK
#2
1885
Established
1209
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

University of Cambridge

86.5%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
32.2%

International

International student share

210
336

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
0

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

Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%

Subjects

31 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

University of Cambridge

Also taught at both: Geography (General), Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Software Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, Creative Writing, Medicine, Music, Biotechnology, Health & Social Care, Biochemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy, Computing & IT.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at University of Cambridge

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
University of Cambridge
£32,890

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

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of Cambridge
£41,300

Edge Hill University is about £26,300 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

University of Cambridge

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£49,000
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Education Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£63,500
    71%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
    No dataSatisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    88%SatisfactionNo data

  • Geography (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • English Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction97%

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

View all scholarships →

University of Cambridge

View all scholarships →

FAQ

Edge Hill University vs University of Cambridge: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Edge Hill University is about £26,300 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 University of Cambridge?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Law, History, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Biology and 19 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of Cambridge better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £49,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Edge Hill University and 96% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?

University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

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

Edge Hill University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and 16 more.

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

University of Cambridge teaches 48 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Economics, Archaeology, Architecture, Clinical Specialities, Philosophy and 40 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

E
Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
U
University of Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses