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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Robert Gordon University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Robert Gordon University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Robert Gordon University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Robert Gordon University is about £11,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 9 and Robert Gordon University in 5, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 10 and The University of Edinburgh in 3, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#35
#801
THE World
#29
#81
Guardian UK
#17
1729
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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.

Robert Gordon University

The University of Edinburgh

87.9%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
41.6%

International

International student share

151
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

36 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.

Robert Gordon University

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Cultural Studies, Social Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Accounting, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Marketing.

Only at Robert Gordon University

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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Robert Gordon University is about £11,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
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.

Robert Gordon University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    85%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    77%Satisfaction81%

  • Architecture

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • General Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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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

Robert Gordon University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Robert Gordon University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Robert Gordon University is about £11,300 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 Robert Gordon University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Chemistry, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Civil Engineering and 24 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Robert Gordon University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Robert Gordon University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Robert Gordon University teaches 15 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Information & Library Studies, Pharmacy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Fine Art, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Computing, Children's Nursing and 7 more.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Robert Gordon University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 80 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, Physics, French and 72 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses