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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/4

Edinburgh

scored higher in 4 categories

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0/4

University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton does not lead in any category where both have data.

The University of Edinburgh vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £16,820 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 2 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
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#29
THE World
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#17
Guardian UK
—
1583
Established
1954
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

The University of Edinburgh

University Centre Bishop Burton

85.3%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
No data

International

International student share

936
32

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
4

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.

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

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

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    8 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 University of Edinburgh

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at The University of Edinburgh

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    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 University of Edinburgh
    £29,600
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    £12,780

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £16,820 a year cheaper.

    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 University of Edinburgh

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      82%Satisfaction85%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      92%Satisfaction82%

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction85%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    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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    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Alumni Master's Bursary

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    IOT Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Employability Bursary

    £300

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    The University of Edinburgh vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions

    Is The University of Edinburgh or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £16,820 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 University of Edinburgh and University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Animal Science, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy, Agricultural Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

    Is The University of Edinburgh or University Centre Bishop Burton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £23,000 from University Centre Bishop Burton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at The University of Edinburgh and 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does The University of Edinburgh or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?

    The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.

    What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?

    The University of Edinburgh teaches 108 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 100 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at The University of Edinburgh?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 2 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Agriculture & Land Management and Countryside & Rural Management.

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    The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses