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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #1201

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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.

2/8

Queen Margaret

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Roehampton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Roehampton leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University of Roehampton both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Roehampton is higher in 7 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £30,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, against £22,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is higher in 8 and University of Roehampton in 3, with 1 about level.

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
#801
—
Guardian UK
#77
1875
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

89.4%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£28,300
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.1%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
46.5%

International

International student share

68
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
5

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

Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism.

Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

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

Postgraduate

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
£18,460
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £7,210 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 Roehampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction81%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction66%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    76%SatisfactionNo data

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction70%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Adult Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    100%Satisfaction93%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction85%

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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,210 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics and 7 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and £26,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and 83% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Roehampton lists 296 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 Roehampton?

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 6 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Drama & Theatre, Cultural Studies, Medical Imaging, Classical Studies, Clinical Specialities and Public Relations.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 37 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Law, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Dance, Biomedical Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies and 29 more.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses