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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #1201

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

3/7

Queen Margaret

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

4/7

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University of West London both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 6 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Nutrition & Dietetics: £22,500 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, against £31,000 from University of West London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 6 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#108
1875
Established
1860
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 West London

89.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,300
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.1%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
27.1%

International

International student share

68
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

16 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 West London

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care.

Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

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

Postgraduate

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
£18,460
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £1,210 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 West London

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction81%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    99%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Adult Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    100%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    76%Satisfaction92%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

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 West London

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FAQ

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

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,460 a year at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,210 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 West London?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Adult Nursing, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Education Studies, Marketing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Sociology & Criminology and 4 more.

Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or University of West London better for Hospitality, Events & Tourism?

Hospitality, Events & Tourism graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and £21,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and 94% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of West London lists 338 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 West London?

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 9 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Cultural Studies, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Classical Studies, Clinical Specialities and 1 more.

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

University of West London teaches 52 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Music, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics and 44 more.

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses