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Edinburgh · QS World #35
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.
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Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 0 categories
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Edinburgh
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London does not lead in any category where both have data.
Ravensbourne University London vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and The University of Edinburgh both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Ravensbourne University London is about £12,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 3 and Ravensbourne University London in 2. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £31,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 4 and Ravensbourne University London in 3.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Ravensbourne University London
The University of Edinburgh
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Ravensbourne University London
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🌐Nepal23.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
- 🌐Morocco1.1%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
17 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.
Ravensbourne University London
The University of Edinburgh
Computer Science
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Business Studies
6 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
3 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Economics
1 courseTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (General)
Music
Creative Arts (General)
Management
Computing & IT
Marketing
Also taught at both: Accounting, Software Engineering.
Only at Ravensbourne University London
Only at The University of Edinburgh
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
- Ravensbourne University London
- £17,500
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
Ravensbourne University London is about £12,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- The University of Edinburgh
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh yet.
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.
Ravensbourne University London
The University of Edinburgh
Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£37,00070%Satisfaction74%Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£20,00084%Satisfaction90%Business Studies
£26,000Salary (3 years)£31,00087%Satisfaction80%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£34,00082%Satisfaction81%Architecture
£23,500Salary (3 years)£24,00094%Satisfaction93%Film Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)£20,00071%Satisfaction72%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£37,00071%Satisfaction79%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRavensbourne University London
View all scholarships →The University of Edinburgh
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
£21,000
Deadline: N/A
Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
Cameron Law Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Ravensbourne University London vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Ravensbourne University London is about £12,100 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 Ravensbourne University London and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Economics, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Music, Creative Arts (General) and 5 more.
Is Ravensbourne University London or The University of Edinburgh better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 90% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at The University of Edinburgh?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 3 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Information Systems and Journalism.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Ravensbourne University London?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 99 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Law, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, Physics and 91 more.
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