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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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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

Liverpool John Moores

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). Liverpool John Moores University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Liverpool John Moores University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 61 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Liverpool John Moores University is about £11,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 31 and Liverpool John Moores University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 17 and The University of Edinburgh in 8, with 5 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#35
#501
THE World
#29
#61
Guardian UK
#17
1823
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Liverpool John Moores University

The University of Edinburgh

86.1%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
41.6%

International

International student share

325
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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 John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
VS

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

61 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 John Moores University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Architecture, Politics & International Relations, Animal Science, Economics, Genetics & Genomics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Building & Construction, Management, Anatomy & Pathology, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Music, Physical Geography & Climate, Zoology & Animal Biology, Business & Management (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Community & Specialist Nursing, Environmental Sciences, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Software Engineering, Statistics, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Pharmacology, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Liverpool John Moores 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 John Moores University
£18,250
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Liverpool John Moores University is about £11,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
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 John Moores University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

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

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    78%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • History

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

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    No dataSatisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    78%Satisfaction81%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Civil Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemistry

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    70%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

Deadline: N/A

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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 John Moores University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Liverpool John Moores University is about £11,350 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 John Moores University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 61 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, History, Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Education Studies and 49 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

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

Does Liverpool John Moores University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses.

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

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 17 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including English Studies, Forensic Science, Journalism, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Planning & Housing, Fine Art and 9 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 55 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies and 47 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses