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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #1201

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

Queen Margaret

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Aberdeen

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University of Aberdeen both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Politics & International Relations and Finance & Actuarial Science. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £4,540 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 2 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 0. The widest gap is in Psychology (General): £21,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, against £23,500 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 3 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
1875
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
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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.

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

University of Aberdeen

89.4%
89.2%

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%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
18.8%

International

International student share

68
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
3

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

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

13 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 of Aberdeen

Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Only at University of Aberdeen

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 of Aberdeen
£20,800

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

Postgraduate

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
£18,460
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £4,540 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

University of Aberdeen

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Teacher Training

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

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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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £4,540 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 University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Teacher Training, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Health & Social Care, Nutrition & Dietetics, Marketing, Media & Film Studies and 1 more.

Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or University of Aberdeen better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and £23,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and 88% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh lists 68 courses.

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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 12 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Business & Management (General), Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Cultural Studies, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 4 more.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 67 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 59 more.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses