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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #1201

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Queen Margaret

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Plymouth

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University of Plymouth both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Design & Fashion. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £1,040 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth is higher in 9 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 5. The widest gap is in Complementary & Alternative Medicine: £23,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, against £28,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 8 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
—
Guardian UK
#56
1875
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Plymouth

89.4%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£28,300
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.1%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
11.9%

International

International student share

68
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
10

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Medical Imaging, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies.

Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

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

Postgraduate

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
£18,460
University of Plymouth
£19,500

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £1,040 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 Plymouth

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction77%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Adult Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    100%Satisfaction87%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    76%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £1,040 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Nutrition & Dietetics, Adult Nursing, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 7 more.

Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or University of Plymouth better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and £24,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and 83% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 6 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Teacher Training, Cultural Studies, Classical Studies, Clinical Specialities, Health & Social Care and Public Relations.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 59 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Geography & Climate and 51 more.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses