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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

9/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Dundee

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Dundee is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Dundee at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Dundee both teach 58 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £6,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 16 and University of Dundee in 6, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £38,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £29,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 16 and The University of Edinburgh in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
#447
#29
THE World
#301
#17
Guardian UK
#37
1583
Established
1881
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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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 Dundee

85.3%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
17.8%

International

International student share

936
498

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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Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

58 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Anatomy & Pathology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Nursing (General), Architecture, Social Work, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biochemistry, Clinical Specialities, Creative Arts (General), Media & Film Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biology, General Engineering, Marketing, Biomedical Engineering, Humanities, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Sciences, Adult Nursing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Healthcare Science, Pharmacology, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

University of Dundee is about £6,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Dundee
£23,700

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 Dundee

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    74%Satisfaction97%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Philosophy

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Physics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Dundee

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £6,450 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 58 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Economics, Medicine, Mathematics, Teacher Training, History, Philosophy, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Physics and 46 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at The University of Edinburgh and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Dundee lists 498 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 58 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Veterinary Medicine, Asian Languages & Studies and 50 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 12 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Dentistry, English Studies, Forensic Science, Business Information Systems, Fine Art, Planning & Housing, Applied Computing, Children's Nursing and 4 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses