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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 the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

4/8

Queen Margaret

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

4/8

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University of the Arts London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship; University of the Arts London on ranking, international, graduate salary, courses.

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University of the Arts London both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Business & Management (General). Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £12,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 4 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £19,500 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#851
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THE World
#1501
—
Guardian UK
#52
1875
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

89.4%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£28,300
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.1%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
54%

International

International student share

68
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

9 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 the Arts London

Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Only at University of the Arts 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 the Arts London
£30,890

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

Postgraduate

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
£18,460
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £12,430 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    99%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    76%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

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 the Arts London

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FAQ

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs University of the Arts London: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is about £12,430 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Cultural Studies, Business Studies, Psychology (General) and Public Relations.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of the Arts London lists 183 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 the Arts London?

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 16 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Finance & Actuarial Science and 8 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 20 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Fine Art, Management, Computer Science, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism and 12 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses