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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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London Metropolitan University

Islington · 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.

1/11

London Metropolitan

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London Metropolitan University is ahead on satisfaction.

London Metropolitan University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

London Metropolitan University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at London Metropolitan University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: London Metropolitan University is about £10,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 26 and London Metropolitan University in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,000 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 14 and London Metropolitan University in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#35
#601
THE World
#29
#100
Guardian UK
#17
1848
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.

London Metropolitan University

The University of Edinburgh

85.5%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75.5%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.8%
41.6%

International

International student share

291
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

15
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.

London Metropolitan

59 countries · 22.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
  • 🌐Nepal11.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

48 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.

London Metropolitan University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Management, Music, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Applied Psychology, Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care, Accounting, Biochemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Biomedical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Pharmacology, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Technology & Logistics.

Only at London Metropolitan 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

London Metropolitan University
£19,500
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

London Metropolitan University is about £10,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London Metropolitan University
£20,000
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.

London Metropolitan University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    72%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    80%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemistry

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    80%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London Metropolitan University

London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

£13,762

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Childcare Grant

85%

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

London Metropolitan University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is London Metropolitan University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at London Metropolitan University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: London Metropolitan University is about £10,100 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 London Metropolitan University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Architecture, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and 36 more.

Is London Metropolitan University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London Metropolitan University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London Metropolitan University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses.

What can you study at London Metropolitan University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

London Metropolitan University teaches 13 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Fine Art, Planning & Housing, Applied Computing, Forensic Science and 5 more.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at London Metropolitan University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 68 subject areas that London Metropolitan University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, History, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 60 more.

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London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses