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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Twickenham

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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

St Mary's

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, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). St Mary's University, Twickenham is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

St Mary's University, Twickenham vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

St Mary's University, Twickenham and The University of Edinburgh both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Theology & Religious Studies. St Mary's University, Twickenham offers 202 courses across 32 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £12,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 12 and St Mary's University, Twickenham in 1. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £24,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, against £31,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, St Mary's University, Twickenham is higher in 8 and The University of Edinburgh in 5.

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
1850
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.

St Mary's University, Twickenham

The University of Edinburgh

87.5%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.1%
41.6%

International

International student share

202
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

St Mary's

56 countries · 18.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.1%
  • 🇮🇳India11.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.3%
  • 🌐Nepal4.6%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland4.2%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

Subjects

29 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.

St Mary's University, Twickenham

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Public Health & Epidemiology, Anatomy & Pathology, Business & Management (General), Management, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Liberal Arts, Drama & Theatre, Marketing.

Only at St Mary's University, Twickenham

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£17,100
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £12,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£18,780
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.

St Mary's University, Twickenham

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Teacher Training

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • English Literature

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction72%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

St Mary's University, Twickenham

The Simmie Awards 2026

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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

St Mary's University, Twickenham vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £12,500 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 St Mary's University, Twickenham and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Theology & Religious Studies, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Sociology & Criminology, History, Medicine, Philosophy, Education Studies, Psychology (General) and 17 more.

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at St Mary's University, Twickenham and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does St Mary's University, Twickenham or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and St Mary's University, Twickenham lists 202 courses.

What can you study at St Mary's University, Twickenham but not at The University of Edinburgh?

St Mary's University, Twickenham teaches 3 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Journalism and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at St Mary's University, Twickenham?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 87 subject areas that St Mary's University, Twickenham does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Mathematics, Physics, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Biological Sciences (General) and 79 more.

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St Mary's University, Twickenham202 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses