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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/3
Queen Margaret
scored higher in 2 categories
1/3
University Centre Bishop Burton
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on scholarship.
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Design & Fashion. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is higher in 2 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
University Centre Bishop Burton
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
University Centre Bishop Burton
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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
University Centre Bishop Burton
Business & Management (General)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Design & Fashion
Sociology & Criminology
Only at Queen Margaret University, 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
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh yet.
Postgraduate
- Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
- £18,460
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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
University Centre Bishop Burton
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
£24,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction71%Sociology & Criminology
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveQueen 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
University Centre Bishop Burton
Alumni Master's Bursary
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
IOT Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)
£500
Deadline: N/A
Employability Bursary
£300
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University Centre Bishop Burton?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology.
Does Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh lists 68 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 21 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Business Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies and 13 more.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 6 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Social Policy & Public Policy and Agricultural Sciences.
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