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Edinburgh · QS World #35
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/8
Hartpury
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Edinburgh
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Hartpury University is ahead on satisfaction.
Hartpury University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Hartpury University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Hartpury University is about £12,350 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, the two are about level.
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.
Hartpury University
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.
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
10 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.
Hartpury University
The University of Edinburgh
Animal Science
55 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £34,250 (UG)
Business Studies
1 courseFee not available
21 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Veterinary Medicine
5 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £41,700 (UG)
Ecology & Conservation
1 courseFee not available
12 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
Only at Hartpury University
Only at The University of Edinburgh
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
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
Hartpury University is about £12,350 a year cheaper.
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.
Hartpury University
The University of Edinburgh
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,000Salary (3 years)£27,50092%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
The 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
Hartpury University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is Hartpury University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Hartpury University is about £12,350 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 Hartpury University and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Veterinary Medicine, Ecology & Conservation, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
Is Hartpury University or The University of Edinburgh better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £27,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 92% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at The University of Edinburgh?
Hartpury University teaches 2 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Agriculture & Land Management and Hospitality, Events & Tourism.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Hartpury University?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 106 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 98 more.
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