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

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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Edge Hill

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Salford

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Salford leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Edge Hill University vs University of Salford at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of Salford both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £17,710 at University of Salford: Edge Hill University is about £2,710 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Salford is higher in 16 and Edge Hill University in 9, with 8 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £27,500 from University of Salford. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edge Hill University is higher in 19 and University of Salford in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
#1001
THE World
#801
#89
Guardian UK
#82
1885
Established
1896
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Salford

86.5%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
19.1%

International

International student share

210
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
5

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

Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

40 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 Salford

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Children's Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Midwifery, Music, Biology, Geography (General), Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Dance, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Mathematics, Biotechnology, English Literature.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

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

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of Salford
£17,710

Edge Hill University is about £2,710 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 Salford

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction99%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction76%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £17,710 at University of Salford: Edge Hill University is about £2,710 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences and 28 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of Salford better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Edge Hill University and 74% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

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

Edge Hill University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Learning Disabilities Nursing, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Medicine and 7 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 32 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism and 24 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses