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Edinburgh · QS World #325
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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.
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Heriot-Watt
scored higher in 3 categories
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National Film and Television School
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Heriot-Watt University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). National Film and Television School does not lead in any category where both have data.
Heriot-Watt University vs National Film and Television School at a glance
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,180 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £26,000 at National Film and Television School: Heriot-Watt University is about £1,820 a year cheaper.
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.
Heriot-Watt University
National Film and Television School
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.
Heriot-Watt
72 countries · 31.2% international
- 🇮🇳India29.8%
- 🇨🇳China17.1%
- 🇫🇷France6.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%
National Film and Television School
No published data on international students
Subjects
No subjects in common
Heriot-Watt University and National Film and Television School do not teach any of the same subject areas.
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
- Heriot-Watt University
- £20,080
- National Film and Television School
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for National Film and Television School yet.
Postgraduate
- Heriot-Watt University
- £24,180
- National Film and Television School
- £26,000
Heriot-Watt University is about £1,820 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHeriot-Watt University
International Merit Scholarship
£500,000
Deadline: N/A
MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship
£64,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
£21,800
Deadline: N/A
Future Planner Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
100%
Deadline: May 2026
National Film and Television School
Aziz Foundation Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
Toledo Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Heriot-Watt University vs National Film and Television School: common questions
Is Heriot-Watt University or National Film and Television School cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,180 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £26,000 at National Film and Television School: Heriot-Watt University is about £1,820 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.
Does Heriot-Watt University or National Film and Television School offer more courses?
Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.
What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at National Film and Television School?
Heriot-Watt University teaches 48 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 40 more.
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