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Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh · QS World #801

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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

Edinburgh Napier

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Edinburgh Napier University is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Edinburgh Napier University vs Queen Mary University of London at a glance

Edinburgh Napier University and Queen Mary University of London both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Computer Science. Edinburgh Napier University offers 199 courses across 53 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,310 a year at Edinburgh Napier University and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Edinburgh Napier University is about £9,140 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 15 and Edinburgh Napier University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, against £40,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edinburgh Napier University is higher in 8 and Queen Mary University of London in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#103
#601
THE World
#134
#57
Guardian UK
#35
1964
Established
1885
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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

Queen Mary University of London

84.3%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

27.5%
32.1%

International

International student share

199
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
18

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%
VS

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

Subjects

29 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

Queen Mary University of London

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management, Sociology & Criminology.

Only at Edinburgh Napier University

Only at Queen Mary University of 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

Edinburgh Napier University
£20,310
Queen Mary University of London
£29,450

Edinburgh Napier University is about £9,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Edinburgh Napier University
£20,540
Queen Mary University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London 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

Queen Mary University of London

  • Law

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    97%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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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Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Edinburgh Napier University vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions

Is Edinburgh Napier University or Queen Mary University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,310 a year at Edinburgh Napier University and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Edinburgh Napier University is about £9,140 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 Queen Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 17 more.

Is Edinburgh Napier University or Queen Mary University of London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, and £30,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Edinburgh Napier University and 87% at Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edinburgh Napier University or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Edinburgh Napier University lists 199 courses.

What can you study at Edinburgh Napier University but not at Queen Mary University of London?

Edinburgh Napier University teaches 24 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Teacher Training, Creative Writing, Journalism, Music, Software Engineering and 16 more.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at Edinburgh Napier University?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 52 subject areas that Edinburgh Napier University does not, including Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, History, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry and 44 more.

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Edinburgh Napier University199 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses