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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford · QS World #411

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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

Oxford Brookes

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). Oxford Brookes University is ahead on satisfaction.

Oxford Brookes University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Oxford Brookes University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 59 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Oxford Brookes University is about £12,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 19 and Oxford Brookes University in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £30,000 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 19 and The University of Edinburgh in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#411
QS World
#35
#801
THE World
#29
#43
Guardian UK
#17
1865
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.

Oxford Brookes University

The University of Edinburgh

86.6%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

11.3%
41.6%

International

International student share

307
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
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.

Oxford Brookes

90 countries · 11.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

59 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.

Oxford Brookes University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Anthropology, Asian Languages & Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Economics, Marketing, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Genetics & Genomics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Accounting, Ancient Languages, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Zoology & Animal Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, International Development, Medical Sciences, Geography (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nursing (General), Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Statistics, Adult Nursing, Humanities, Mental Health Nursing, Biology, Community & Specialist Nursing, Liberal Arts.

Only at Oxford Brookes 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

Oxford Brookes University
£17,250
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Oxford Brookes University is about £12,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Oxford Brookes 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.

Oxford Brookes University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    78%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Philosophy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    100%Satisfaction88%

  • English Literature

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    100%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Architecture

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Oxford Brookes University

Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estranged students bursary

£2,000

Deadline: Jul 2027

Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Transition from Care Bursary

£2,000

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

Oxford Brookes University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Oxford Brookes University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Oxford Brookes University is about £12,350 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 Oxford Brookes University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 59 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, History, Sociology & Criminology, Biological Sciences (General), Politics & International Relations, Philosophy, Business & Management (General), English Literature, Design & Fashion, Education Studies and 47 more.

Is Oxford Brookes University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Oxford Brookes University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Oxford Brookes University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses.

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

Oxford Brookes University teaches 10 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Fine Art, Midwifery, Planning & Housing, Publishing, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management and 2 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 57 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, Mathematics, Physics, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 49 more.

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Oxford Brookes University307 courses · 14 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses