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London
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
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
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, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Richmond American University London and The University of Edinburgh both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, History and Mathematics. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 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 Richmond American University London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Richmond American University London is about £12,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 2 and Richmond American University London in 1.
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.
Richmond American 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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
14 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.
Richmond American University London
The University of Edinburgh
Computer Science
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
History
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Mathematics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
History of Art & Design
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Economics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Marketing
Finance & Actuarial Science
Software Engineering
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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
Richmond American University London is about £12,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American 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.
Richmond American University London
The University of Edinburgh
Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,00092%Satisfaction80%Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00085%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50082%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRichmond American 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
Richmond American University London vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is Richmond American 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 Richmond American University London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Richmond American 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 Richmond American University London and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Computer Science, History, Mathematics, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, History of Art & Design, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Economics, Marketing and 2 more.
Does Richmond American University London or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Richmond American University London?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 102 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Law, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, Physics, French, Philosophy and 94 more.
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