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Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh · QS World #801

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/6

Edinburgh Napier

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

1/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Edinburgh Napier University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

Edinburgh Napier University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Edinburgh Napier University and University Centre South Essex both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Film Production & Cinematography. Edinburgh Napier University offers 199 courses across 53 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,310 a year at Edinburgh Napier University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £2,380 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Edinburgh Napier University is higher in 6 and University Centre South Essex in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £36,000 three years after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and Edinburgh Napier University in 2.

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
—
#57
Guardian UK
—
1964
Established
2016
No
Russell Group
No
—
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

University Centre South Essex

84.3%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

27.5%
No data

International

International student share

199
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
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.

Edinburgh Napier

70 countries · 27.5% international

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

University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    13 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 South Essex

    Only at Edinburgh Napier University

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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 South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £2,380 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Edinburgh Napier University
    £20,540
    University Centre South Essex
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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 South Essex

    • Business & Management (General)

      £36,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      79%SatisfactionNo data

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      82%Satisfaction99%

    • Accounting

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      77%Satisfaction75%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£13,500
      97%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction95%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      98%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      79%Satisfaction94%

    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 South Essex

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    FAQ

    Edinburgh Napier University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Edinburgh Napier University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,310 a year at Edinburgh Napier University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £2,380 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 South Essex?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 1 more.

    Is Edinburgh Napier University or University Centre South Essex better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, and £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Edinburgh Napier University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Edinburgh Napier University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at Edinburgh Napier University but not at University Centre South Essex?

    Edinburgh Napier University teaches 40 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Marketing, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 32 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Edinburgh Napier University?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that Edinburgh Napier University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies and Fine Art.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Edinburgh Napier University199 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses