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Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh · QS World #801

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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/3

Edinburgh Napier

scored higher in 2 categories

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1/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Edinburgh Napier University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.

Edinburgh Napier University vs Plymouth Marjon University at a glance

Edinburgh Napier University and Plymouth Marjon University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Teacher Training. Edinburgh Napier University offers 199 courses across 53 subject areas; Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,310 a year at Edinburgh Napier University and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £5,110 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Edinburgh Napier University is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £23,000 three years after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, against £16,500 from Plymouth Marjon University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 3 and Edinburgh Napier University in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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#601
THE World
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#57
Guardian UK
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1964
Established
1840
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Edinburgh Napier University

Plymouth Marjon University

84.3%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

27.5%
No data

International

International student share

199
48

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
1

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.

Edinburgh Napier

70 countries · 27.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India30.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.3%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.2%
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Plymouth Marjon

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    11 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.

    Edinburgh Napier University

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at Edinburgh Napier University

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    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

    Edinburgh Napier University
    £20,310
    Plymouth Marjon University
    £15,200

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £5,110 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Edinburgh Napier University
    £20,540
    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Plymouth Marjon University 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.

    Edinburgh Napier University

    Plymouth Marjon University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      77%Satisfaction90%

    • Journalism

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      94%Satisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
      79%Satisfaction93%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Edinburgh Napier University

    OAS Craiglockhart Scholarship

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

    WSP and Dodyk Scholarship

    £16,875

    Deadline: N/A

    Hong Kong Scholarship Trust

    £16,000

    Deadline: Apr 2027

    Carnegie Masters Grant

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Data and AI Scholarships with The Data Lab

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Edinburgh Napier University vs Plymouth Marjon University: common questions

    Is Edinburgh Napier University or Plymouth Marjon University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,310 a year at Edinburgh Napier University and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £5,110 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 Edinburgh Napier University and Plymouth Marjon University?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development and Applied Psychology.

    Is Edinburgh Napier University or Plymouth Marjon University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, and £21,000 from Plymouth Marjon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Edinburgh Napier University and 90% at Plymouth Marjon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Edinburgh Napier University or Plymouth Marjon University offer more courses?

    Edinburgh Napier University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Edinburgh Napier University but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    Edinburgh Napier University teaches 42 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Management, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction and 34 more.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Edinburgh Napier University?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 7 subject areas that Edinburgh Napier University does not, including Education Studies, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Performing Arts (General) and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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    Edinburgh Napier University199 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses