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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of Chichester

Chichester · Guardian UK #102

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Edinburgh

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Chichester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Chichester is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Chichester at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Chichester both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Teacher Training. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £12,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 14 and University of Chichester in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £32,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £21,500 from University of Chichester. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chichester is higher in 14 and The University of Edinburgh in 4.

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
—
#17
Guardian UK
#102
1583
Established
1839
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 of Chichester

85.3%
90.8%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
87.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
3.3%

International

International student share

936
209

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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Chichester

17 countries · 3.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
  • 🌐Gibraltar4.8%

Subjects

36 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 Chichester

Also taught at both: Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Technology & Logistics.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Chichester

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 Chichester
£16,800

University of Chichester is about £12,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Chichester
£15,840

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 Chichester

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction58%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • English Literature

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Chichester

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Chichester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £12,800 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 Chichester?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Teacher Training, Music, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and 24 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Chichester better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £27,000 from University of Chichester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at The University of Edinburgh and 95% at University of Chichester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chichester lists 209 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 80 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 72 more.

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

University of Chichester teaches 8 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, English Studies, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Business Information Systems and Hospitality, Events & Tourism.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Chichester209 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses