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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 South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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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.

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London South Bank

scored higher in 0 categories

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Edinburgh

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 11 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University does not lead in any category where both have data.

London South Bank University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

London South Bank University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: London South Bank University is about £12,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 17 and London South Bank University in 3. The widest gap is in Economics: £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 12 and The University of Edinburgh in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#35
#601
THE World
#29
#78
Guardian UK
#17
1892
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 South Bank University

The University of Edinburgh

85.1%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
41.6%

International

International student share

240
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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 South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

42 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 South Bank University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Clinical Specialities, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Adult Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Arts (General), Accounting, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Nursing (General), Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Drama & Theatre, Polymer & Textiles Technology.

Only at London South Bank 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 South Bank University
£17,400
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

London South Bank University is about £12,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
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 South Bank University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    90%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    94%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    66%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank 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

London South Bank University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: London South Bank University is about £12,200 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 South Bank University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Physics, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Economics and 30 more.

Is London South Bank University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank 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 South Bank University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 13 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Children's Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Midwifery, Specialist Clinical Nursing and 5 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 74 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, French, Philosophy and 66 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses