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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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 Somerset

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 Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

The University of Edinburgh vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University Centre Somerset both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Psychology (General). The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £16,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 4 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £28,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset.

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
2015
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 Somerset

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
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
5

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 Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    12 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 Somerset

    Only at The University of Edinburgh

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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 Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £16,100 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 Somerset

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      81%SatisfactionNo data

    • Chemical Engineering

      £34,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      91%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £28,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    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 Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    The University of Edinburgh vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset 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 University of Edinburgh and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

    Is The University of Edinburgh or University Centre Somerset better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does The University of Edinburgh or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    The University of Edinburgh teaches 104 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, Mathematics, Business Studies and 96 more.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 2 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Agriculture & Land Management and Applied Computing.

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    The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses