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Edinburgh · QS World #35
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
scored higher in 0 categories
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Edinburgh
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not lead in any category where both have data.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and The University of Edinburgh both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences and Marketing. Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers 8 courses across 3 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
The University of Edinburgh
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
No published data on international students
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
2 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.
Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
The University of Edinburgh
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Marketing
Only at Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
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
- Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
- No data
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
We do not have reliable international fee data for Global Institute of Sport (GIS) yet.
Postgraduate
- Global Institute of Sport (GIS)
- £12,950
- The University of Edinburgh
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveThe University of Edinburgh
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
£21,000
Deadline: N/A
Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
Cameron Law Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Global Institute of Sport (GIS) and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences and Marketing.
Does Global Institute of Sport (GIS) or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Global Institute of Sport (GIS) lists 8 courses.
What can you study at Global Institute of Sport (GIS) but not at The University of Edinburgh?
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Global Institute of Sport (GIS)?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 114 subject areas that Global Institute of Sport (GIS) does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 106 more.
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