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Leeds Arts University

Leeds

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The University of Edinburgh

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.

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Leeds Arts

scored higher in 0 categories

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8/8

Edinburgh

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Arts University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Leeds Arts University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Leeds Arts University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Music. Leeds Arts University offers 56 courses across 11 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Leeds Arts University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Leeds Arts University is about £11,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 5 and Leeds Arts University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Music: £19,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, against £21,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 3 and Leeds Arts University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
1846
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
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.

Leeds Arts University

The University of Edinburgh

84.7%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£25,600
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75.7%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

7.4%
41.6%

International

International student share

56
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.

Leeds Arts

17 countries · 7.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong9.4%
  • 🇨🇳China6.2%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates6.2%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

9 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.

Leeds Arts University

The University of Edinburgh

Only at Leeds Arts 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

Leeds Arts University
£18,000
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Leeds Arts University is about £11,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Leeds Arts University
£18,300
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.

Leeds Arts University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Music

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    65%Satisfaction89%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Crafts & Applied Arts

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    65%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

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Leeds Arts 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

Leeds Arts University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Leeds Arts University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Leeds Arts University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Leeds Arts University is about £11,600 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 Leeds Arts University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Creative Arts (General), Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and Marketing.

Is Leeds Arts University or The University of Edinburgh better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, and £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Leeds Arts University and 90% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Arts University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Arts University lists 56 courses.

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

Leeds Arts University teaches 2 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Fine Art and Applied Computing.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 107 subject areas that Leeds Arts University does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 99 more.

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Leeds Arts University56 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses