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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/9
Imperial College London
scored higher in 6 categories
3/9
Queen Margaret
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.
Imperial College London vs Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh at a glance
Imperial College London and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Design & Fashion. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,460 at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £21,440 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.
Imperial College London
Queen Margaret University, 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.
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Queen Margaret
51 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland29%
- 🌐Nepal9.8%
- 🇨🇦Canada8.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
- 🇺🇸United States4.5%
Subjects
7 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.
Imperial College London
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Business & Management (General)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Design & Fashion
Finance & Actuarial Science
Business Studies
Clinical Specialities
Politics & International Relations
Only at Imperial College London
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
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
- Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh yet.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
- £18,460
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £21,440 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveImperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Scottish Highlands & Islands Schools Scholarship
£500
Deadline: Jun 2026
Alison Scott Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Alison Scott Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Imperial College London vs Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: common questions
Is Imperial College London or Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,460 at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £21,440 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 Imperial College London and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Clinical Specialities and Politics & International Relations.
Does Imperial College London or Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh lists 68 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
Imperial College London teaches 35 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 27 more.
What can you study at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh but not at Imperial College London?
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 18 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Marketing and 10 more.
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