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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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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #1201

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Queen Margaret

scored higher in 3 categories

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6/9

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs Queen Mary University of London at a glance

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and Queen Mary University of London both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business Studies and Business & Management (General). Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 5 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 0. The widest gap is in Marketing: £22,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, against £32,000 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is higher in 4 and Queen Mary University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#103
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THE World
#134
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Guardian UK
#35
1875
Established
1885
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Mary University of London

89.4%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,300
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.1%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
32.1%

International

International student share

68
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
18

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.

Queen Margaret

51 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland29%
  • 🌐Nepal9.8%
  • 🇨🇦Canada8.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.5%
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Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

Subjects

15 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.

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Mary University of London

Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
No data
Queen Mary University of London
£29,450

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh yet.

Postgraduate

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
£18,460
Queen Mary University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London 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.

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Mary University of London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    99%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    76%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    95%Satisfaction96%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Scottish Highlands & Islands Schools Scholarship

£500

Deadline: Jun 2026

Alison Scott Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

The Alison Scott Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and Queen Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Clinical Specialities, Drama & Theatre, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Education Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 3 more.

Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or Queen Mary University of London better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and £25,000 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and 86% at Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh lists 68 courses.

What can you study at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh but not at Queen Mary University of London?

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 10 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Cultural Studies, Medical Imaging, Classical Studies, Health & Social Care and 2 more.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 66 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Economics, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Dentistry, Computer Science, English Studies, History and 58 more.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses