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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

1/9

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Edinburgh

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on satisfaction.

Liverpool Hope University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Theology & Religious Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Liverpool Hope University is about £14,370 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 28 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 21 and The University of Edinburgh in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
#1501
THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
1844
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.

Liverpool Hope University

The University of Edinburgh

89.3%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
41.6%

International

International student share

635
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

49 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.

Liverpool Hope University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Writing, Design & Fashion, Economics, Social Work, Marketing, Human Geography & Environment, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Physical Geography & Climate, Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Language, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cultural Studies, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Environmental Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Geography (General).

Only at Liverpool Hope 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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Liverpool Hope University is about £14,370 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
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.

Liverpool Hope University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • History of Art & Design

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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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

Liverpool Hope University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Liverpool Hope University is about £14,370 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 Liverpool Hope University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Theology & Religious Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, History, Music, Media & Film Studies, English Literature, History of Art & Design, Childhood & Youth Studies and 37 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or The University of Edinburgh better for Theology & Religious Studies?

Theology & Religious Studies graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Liverpool Hope University and 94% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 7 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Dance, Nutrition & Dietetics, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Fine Art, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and Performing Arts (General).

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 67 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Physics, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Biological Sciences (General) and 59 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses