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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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Middlesex 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.

1/11

Middlesex

scored higher in 1 category

VS

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). Middlesex University is ahead on satisfaction.

Middlesex University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Middlesex University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Medicine. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

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

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 16 and Middlesex University in 4. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex University is higher in 12 and The University of Edinburgh in 4, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#35
#501
THE World
#29
#74
Guardian UK
#17
1878
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.

Middlesex University

The University of Edinburgh

87.4%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
41.6%

International

International student share

294
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
VS

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

54 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.

Middlesex University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Clinical Specialities, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Anatomy & Pathology, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Music, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Sciences, Computing & IT, Software Engineering, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Accounting, Building & Construction, International Development, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biotechnology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Healthcare Science, Nursing (General), Statistics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Technology & Logistics, Drama & Theatre, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Middlesex 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

Middlesex University
£17,200
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Middlesex University is about £12,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
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.

Middlesex University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    85%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Teacher Training

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    88%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Middlesex 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

Middlesex University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Middlesex University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

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

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Biological Sciences (General) and 42 more.

Is Middlesex University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Middlesex University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Middlesex University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Middlesex University lists 294 courses.

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

Middlesex University teaches 11 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Fine Art, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Performing Arts (General), Pharmacy and 3 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 62 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, History, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 54 more.

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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses