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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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Rose Bruford College
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, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Rose Bruford College is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Rose Bruford College vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Rose Bruford College and The University of Edinburgh have one subject area in common, Drama & Theatre. Rose Bruford College offers 16 courses across 2 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,800 a year at Rose Bruford College and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Rose Bruford College is about £6,800 a year cheaper.
In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher. In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Rose Bruford College is higher.
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.
Rose Bruford College
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.
Rose Bruford College
7 countries · 11.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States40%
- 🇨🇳China5%
- 🇫🇷France5%
- 🇩🇪Germany5%
- 🇳🇱Netherlands5%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
1 subject 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.
Rose Bruford College
The University of Edinburgh
Drama & Theatre
12 coursesTypical fee £22,800 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Only at Rose Bruford College
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
- Rose Bruford College
- £22,800
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
Rose Bruford College is about £6,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Rose Bruford College
- £28,280
- 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.
Rose Bruford College
The University of Edinburgh
Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,00096%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRose Bruford College
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Student Accommodation Discount
50%
Deadline: N/A
Low Income Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
BAFTA Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
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
Rose Bruford College vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is Rose Bruford College or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,800 a year at Rose Bruford College and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Rose Bruford College is about £6,800 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 Rose Bruford College and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Drama & Theatre.
Is Rose Bruford College or The University of Edinburgh better for Drama & Theatre?
Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Rose Bruford College, and £21,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Rose Bruford College and 91% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Rose Bruford College or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Rose Bruford College lists 16 courses.
What can you study at Rose Bruford College but not at The University of Edinburgh?
Rose Bruford College teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Rose Bruford College?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 115 subject areas that Rose Bruford College does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 107 more.
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