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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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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.

2/11

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Beckett University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Leeds Beckett University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Leeds Beckett University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Leeds Beckett University offers 318 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 £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Leeds Beckett University is about £12,760 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 22 and Leeds Beckett University in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Leeds Beckett University is higher in 13 and The University of Edinburgh in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#35
#801
THE World
#29
#70
Guardian UK
#17
1824
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
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 Beckett University

The University of Edinburgh

85.8%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.3%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.1%
41.6%

International

International student share

318
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 Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%
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.

Leeds Beckett University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Architecture, Music, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Business & Management (General), Management, Economics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Landscape Architecture & Design, Film Production & Cinematography, International Development, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Biochemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Community & Specialist Nursing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Leeds Beckett 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 Beckett University
£16,840
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Leeds Beckett University is about £12,760 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Leeds Beckett University
£18,440
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 Beckett University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    77%Satisfaction74%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Architecture

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Leeds Beckett 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 Beckett University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Leeds Beckett University is about £12,760 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 Beckett University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Business Studies, History, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy and 42 more.

Is Leeds Beckett University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Leeds Beckett University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses.

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

Leeds Beckett University teaches 13 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Planning & Housing, English Studies, Fine Art and 5 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 62 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Veterinary Medicine and 54 more.

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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses