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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #1201

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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

VS

7/9

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) 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 UCL (University College London) at a glance

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and UCL (University College London) both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Business & Management (General). Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £16,240 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 4 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, against £38,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is higher in 3 and UCL (University College London) in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#8
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THE World
#22
—
Guardian UK
#9
1875
Established
1826
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

UCL (University College London)

89.4%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£28,300
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.1%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
51.9%

International

International student share

68
1131

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%
VS

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

17 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

UCL (University College London)

Also taught at both: Marketing, Public Relations.

Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Only at UCL (University College 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
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

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

Postgraduate

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
£18,460
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £16,240 a year cheaper.

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

UCL (University College London)

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

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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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £16,240 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 Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Clinical Specialities, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Nutrition & Dietetics and 5 more.

Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or UCL (University College London) better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and £27,500 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and 90% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh lists 68 courses.

What can you study at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh but not at UCL (University College London)?

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 8 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Cultural Studies, Medical Imaging and Hospitality, Events & Tourism.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?

UCL (University College London) teaches 92 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Economics and 84 more.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses