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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

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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

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 2 categories

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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). Nottingham Trent University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Nottingham Trent University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Nottingham Trent University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 69 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Nottingham Trent University is about £11,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 29 and Nottingham Trent University in 2, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 26 and The University of Edinburgh in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#639
QS World
#35
#601
THE World
#29
#42
Guardian UK
#17
1843
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
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.

Nottingham Trent University

The University of Edinburgh

87.2%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
41.6%

International

International student share

462
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.

Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%
VS

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

69 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.

Nottingham Trent University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Animal Science, Music, Biological Sciences (General), Civil Engineering, Education Studies, English Literature, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Film Production & Cinematography, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Architecture, Building & Construction, Linguistics, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Technology & Logistics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Environmental Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Creative Writing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Adult Nursing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Heritage & Conservation.

Only at Nottingham Trent 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

Nottingham Trent University
£17,950
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Nottingham Trent University is about £11,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Nottingham Trent University
£18,300
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.

Nottingham Trent University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

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

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Physics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Teacher Training

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    69%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Nottingham Trent 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

Nottingham Trent University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Nottingham Trent University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Nottingham Trent University is about £11,650 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 Nottingham Trent University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 69 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Mathematics, Physics, History, Teacher Training, Psychology (General), Chemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 57 more.

Is Nottingham Trent University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Nottingham Trent University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Nottingham Trent University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses.

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

Nottingham Trent University teaches 12 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Journalism, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Agriculture & Land Management, Fine Art, Food & Beverage Studies, Business Information Systems and 4 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 47 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese and 39 more.

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Nottingham Trent University462 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses