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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #1201

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

2/9

Queen Margaret

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Edinburgh

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and The University of Edinburgh both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Business Studies and Classical Studies. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 4 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 1. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £21,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, against £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is higher in 3 and The University of Edinburgh in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
—
Guardian UK
#17
1875
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

89.4%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£28,300
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.1%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
41.6%

International

International student share

68
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Queen Margaret

51 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland29%
  • 🌐Nepal9.8%
  • 🇨🇦Canada8.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.5%
VS

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

19 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

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Health & Social Care.

Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
No data
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

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

Postgraduate

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
£18,460
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.

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • Teacher Training

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Adult Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    100%SatisfactionNo data

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    99%Satisfaction91%

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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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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

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

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Teacher Training, Business Studies, Classical Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Clinical Specialities, Cultural Studies and 7 more.

Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or The University of Edinburgh better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and 82% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh lists 68 courses.

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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 6 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Public Relations.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 97 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, History, Mathematics, Physics and 89 more.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses