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Lincoln Bishop University

Lincoln

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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.

2/8

Lincoln Bishop

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Edinburgh

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Lincoln Bishop University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Lincoln Bishop University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Lincoln Bishop University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Theology & Religious Studies and Teacher Training. Lincoln Bishop University offers 118 courses across 18 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £10,790 a year at Lincoln Bishop University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Lincoln Bishop University is about £18,810 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 5 and Lincoln Bishop University in 0. The widest gap is in Theology & Religious Studies: £17,000 three years after graduating from Lincoln Bishop University, against £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lincoln Bishop University is higher in 6 and The University of Edinburgh in 3.

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
2006
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.

Lincoln Bishop University

The University of Edinburgh

93.6%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£26,300
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.5%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.3%
41.6%

International

International student share

118
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.

Lincoln Bishop

5 countries · 2.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.1%
  • 🌐Nepal9.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

17 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.

Lincoln Bishop University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Humanities.

Only at Lincoln Bishop 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

Lincoln Bishop University
£10,790
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Lincoln Bishop University is about £18,810 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Lincoln Bishop University
£16,930
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.

Lincoln Bishop University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Teacher Training

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    100%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Archaeology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    100%Satisfaction93%

Scholarships for International Students

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Lincoln Bishop 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

Lincoln Bishop University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Lincoln Bishop University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £10,790 a year at Lincoln Bishop University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Lincoln Bishop University is about £18,810 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 Lincoln Bishop University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Education Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Teacher Training, Business Studies, History, Sociology & Criminology, English Literature, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Archaeology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 5 more.

Is Lincoln Bishop University or The University of Edinburgh better for Theology & Religious Studies?

Theology & Religious Studies graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Lincoln Bishop University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Lincoln Bishop University and 94% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Lincoln Bishop University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Lincoln Bishop University lists 118 courses.

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

Lincoln Bishop University teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Welsh Studies.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 99 subject areas that Lincoln Bishop University does not, including Law, Computer Science, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy and 91 more.

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