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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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.

5/7

Edinburgh

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University Centre South Essex both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £11,670 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £30,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and The University of Edinburgh 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
2016
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 South Essex

85.3%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
No data

International

International student share

936
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
0

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 South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    15 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 South Essex

    Only at The University of Edinburgh

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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 South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £11,670 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 South Essex

    • Teacher Training

      £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction100%

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      90%Satisfaction100%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      82%Satisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      83%Satisfaction95%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      92%Satisfaction75%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      72%Satisfaction99%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Accounting

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Drama & Theatre

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£13,500
      91%Satisfaction100%

    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 South Essex

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    FAQ

    The University of Edinburgh vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £11,670 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 South Essex?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Teacher Training, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts and 3 more.

    Is The University of Edinburgh or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at The University of Edinburgh and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does The University of Edinburgh or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    The University of Edinburgh teaches 101 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, History, Mathematics, Business Studies and 93 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 3 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Dance, Fine Art and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses