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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 Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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.

8/9

Edinburgh

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Cumbria at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Cumbria both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £13,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 15 and University of Cumbria in 1. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £31,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cumbria is higher in 8 and The University of Edinburgh in 7.

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
#101
1583
Established
2007
Yes
Russell Group
No
—
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 Cumbria

85.3%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
2.6%

International

International student share

936
136

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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Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

30 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 Cumbria

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Nursing (General), Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Plant Sciences, Biomedical Engineering.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £13,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Cumbria
£16,900

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 Cumbria

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    90%Satisfaction74%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction70%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    95%Satisfaction77%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    72%Satisfaction77%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    85%Satisfaction100%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £13,600 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 Cumbria?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment and 18 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £18,500 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at The University of Edinburgh and 95% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 86 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, History, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy and 78 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 10 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Fine Art, Medical Imaging, Midwifery, Children's Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation and 2 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses