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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Kingston

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on satisfaction.

Kingston University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Kingston University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Kingston University is about £11,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 20 and Kingston University in 8. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 15 and The University of Edinburgh in 12.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#686
QS World
#35
#801
THE World
#29
#67
Guardian UK
#17
1899
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Kingston University

The University of Edinburgh

85.4%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
41.6%

International

International student share

390
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
112

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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
VS

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

54 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.

Kingston University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Environmental Sciences, Creative Arts (General), Social Work, Human Geography & Environment, Clinical Specialities, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Information Systems & Data Science, Biochemistry, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, General Engineering, Management, Marketing, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Geography (General), Pharmacology, Health & Social Care, Personal & Professional Development, Drama & Theatre, Software Engineering, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston 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

Kingston University
£18,500
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Kingston University is about £11,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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.

Kingston University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    83%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Teacher Training

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    78%Satisfaction81%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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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

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FAQ

Kingston University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Kingston University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Kingston University is about £11,100 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 Kingston University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Biological Sciences (General), Chemistry and 42 more.

Is Kingston University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Kingston University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Kingston University teaches 13 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Midwifery, Games Design & Computer Animation, Forensic Science, Children's Nursing, Pharmacy, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Dance, Fine Art and 5 more.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Kingston University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 62 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, History, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy and 54 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses