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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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Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh · QS World #801

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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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

University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Edinburgh Napier University vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance

Edinburgh Napier University and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Edinburgh Napier University offers 199 courses across 53 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,310 a year at Edinburgh Napier University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £7,530 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher in 2 and Edinburgh Napier University in 0.

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
—
1964
Established
1954
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Edinburgh Napier University

University Centre Bishop Burton

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
32

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
4

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

University Centre Bishop Burton

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    5 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

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at Edinburgh Napier University

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    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
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    £12,780

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £7,530 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Edinburgh Napier University
    £20,540
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      77%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction85%

    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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    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Alumni Master's Bursary

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    IOT Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Employability Bursary

    £300

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Edinburgh Napier University vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions

    Is Edinburgh Napier University or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,310 a year at Edinburgh Napier University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £7,530 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 University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy and Sociology & Criminology.

    Is Edinburgh Napier University or University Centre Bishop Burton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, and £23,000 from University Centre Bishop Burton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Edinburgh Napier University and 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Edinburgh Napier University or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?

    Edinburgh Napier University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.

    What can you study at Edinburgh Napier University but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Edinburgh Napier University teaches 48 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Computer Science, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering and 40 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Edinburgh Napier University?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 5 subject areas that Edinburgh Napier University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Agricultural Sciences and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Edinburgh Napier University199 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses