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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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 Weston

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 Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs University Centre Weston at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University Centre Weston both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies and Animal Science. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £15,700 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 Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £32,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 2.

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
2009
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Weston

85.3%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
No data

International

International student share

936
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
1

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 Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    14 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 Weston

    Only at The University of Edinburgh

    Only at University Centre Weston

    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 Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £15,700 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 Weston

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      82%Satisfaction90%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      93%Satisfaction84%

    • Social Work

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      88%Satisfaction90%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      89%Satisfaction84%

    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 Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    The University of Edinburgh vs University Centre Weston: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £15,700 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 Weston?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Animal Science, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Creative Arts (General), Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 2 more.

    Is The University of Edinburgh or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at The University of Edinburgh and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    The University of Edinburgh teaches 102 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 94 more.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 2 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Applied Computing and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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    The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses