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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #1201

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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.

4/7

Queen Margaret

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

East London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on ranking, international, courses.

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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University of East London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Education Studies. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,240 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East London is higher in 5 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £30,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, against £24,000 from University of East London. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 7 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
—
Guardian UK
#111
1875
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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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

University of East London

89.4%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,300
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.1%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
49.4%

International

International student share

68
386

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
0

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

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

University of East London

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Health & Social Care.

Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Only at University of East 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
University of East London
£15,560

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

Postgraduate

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
£18,460
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £1,240 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

University of East London

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

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

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    99%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    76%Satisfaction99%

  • Teacher Training

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Adult Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    100%Satisfaction94%

  • Complementary & Alternative Medicine

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 East London

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FAQ

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

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,240 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 University of East London?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Politics & International Relations and 7 more.

Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or University of East London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and £20,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and 84% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of East London lists 386 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 East London?

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 6 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Cultural Studies, Medical Imaging, Classical Studies, Clinical Specialities and Public Relations.

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

University of East London teaches 45 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Law, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, General Engineering, Accounting and 37 more.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses