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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 East London

London · QS World #1001

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

East London

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, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on satisfaction, international.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of East London at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of East London both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £14,040 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 22 and University of East London in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £38,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £22,500 from University of East London. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 15 and The University of Edinburgh in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
#1001
#29
THE World
#1001
#17
Guardian UK
#111
1583
Established
1892
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 East London

85.3%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
49.4%

International

International student share

936
386

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%
VS

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

52 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 East London

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Architecture, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Economics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Management, Anatomy & Pathology, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Nursing (General), Biomedical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Adult Nursing.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of East London

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 East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £14,040 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of East London
£17,220

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 East London

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    74%Satisfaction95%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Civil Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Architecture

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction99%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 East London

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of East London: common questions

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of East London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £14,040 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 East London?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 40 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of East London 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 East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at The University of Edinburgh and 89% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does The University of Edinburgh or University of East London offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of East London lists 386 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 64 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, History, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 56 more.

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

University of East London teaches 12 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Dance, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Business Information Systems, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Fine Art and 4 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses