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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Brighton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Brighton is ahead on employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Brighton at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Brighton both teach 60 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £12,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 24 and University of Brighton in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £38,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £23,500 from University of Brighton. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 16 and University of Brighton in 10, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
#901
#29
THE World
#601
#17
Guardian UK
#68
1583
Established
1858
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 of Brighton

85.3%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
14.3%

International

International student share

936
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
22

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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Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

60 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 of Brighton

Also taught at both: Architecture, English Literature, Human Geography & Environment, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Social Sciences (General), Social Work, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Aerospace Engineering, Biology, Creative Writing, Humanities, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Physical Geography & Climate, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Statistics, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, GIS & Remote Sensing, Technology & Logistics.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Brighton

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 of Brighton
£17,250

University of Brighton is about £12,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Brighton
£18,790

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 University of Edinburgh

University of Brighton

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    74%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Civil Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • History of Art & Design

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Architecture

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 of Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Brighton: common questions

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Brighton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £12,350 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 of Brighton?

Both universities teach 60 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Philosophy, Sociology & Criminology, Biological Sciences (General) and 48 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Brighton better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £22,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at The University of Edinburgh and 88% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does The University of Edinburgh or University of Brighton offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 56 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Physics, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese and 48 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 11 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Pharmacy, Fine Art, Journalism, Games Design & Computer Animation, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 3 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses