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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 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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Northern School of Art
scored higher in 1 category
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Edinburgh
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on satisfaction.
The Northern School of Art vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
The Northern School of Art and The University of Edinburgh both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design and Creative Arts (General). The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: The Northern School of Art is about £16,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 3 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £15,500 three years after graduating from The Northern School of Art, against £21,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 2 and The Northern School of Art 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.
The Northern School of Art
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.
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
5 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.
The Northern School of Art
The University of Edinburgh
Design & Fashion
6 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
History of Art & Design
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (PG)
14 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Creative Arts (General)
Drama & Theatre
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
The Northern School of Art is about £16,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- 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.
The Northern School of Art
The University of Edinburgh
Design & Fashion
£16,000Salary (3 years)£20,00087%Satisfaction90%Drama & Theatre
£15,500Salary (3 years)£21,00095%Satisfaction91%Film Production & Cinematography
£15,500Salary (3 years)£20,00069%Satisfaction72%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveThe Northern School of Art
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
The Northern School of Art vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is The Northern School of Art or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: The Northern School of Art is about £16,100 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 The Northern School of Art and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design, Creative Arts (General), Drama & Theatre and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is The Northern School of Art or The University of Edinburgh better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from The Northern School of Art, and £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at The Northern School of Art and 90% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does The Northern School of Art or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at The University of Edinburgh?
The Northern School of Art teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Fine Art.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at The Northern School of Art?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 111 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 103 more.
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