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Regent's University London

London

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The University of Edinburgh

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.

2/8

Regent's University London

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Edinburgh

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Regent's University London is ahead on satisfaction, international.

Regent's University London vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Regent's University London and The University of Edinburgh both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Computer Science. Regent's University London offers 71 courses across 19 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Regent's University London is higher in 2 and The University of Edinburgh in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Regent's University London, against £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Regent's University London is higher in 4 and The University of Edinburgh in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
1984
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Regent's University London

The University of Edinburgh

86%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£28,800
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

66.7%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

69.7%
41.6%

International

International student share

71
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
112

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.

Regent's University London

73 countries · 69.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India16.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey7.9%
  • 🇮🇹Italy6%
  • 🇺🇸United States6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.1%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

18 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.

Regent's University London

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Drama & Theatre.

Only at Regent's 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

Regent's University London
No data
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

We do not have reliable international fee data for Regent's University London 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.

Regent's University London

The University of Edinburgh

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,000
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction72%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

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Regent's University London

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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

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FAQ

Regent's University London vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Regent's University London and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Mathematics, Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Architecture, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and 6 more.

Is Regent's University London or The University of Edinburgh better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Regent's University London, and £31,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Regent's University London and 80% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Regent's University London or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Regent's University London lists 71 courses.

What can you study at Regent's University London but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Regent's University London teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Regent's University London?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 98 subject areas that Regent's University London does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Physics, French, Philosophy and 90 more.

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Regent's University London71 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses