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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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.

11/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 11 categories

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0/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 11 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Greenwich does not lead in any category where both have data.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Greenwich at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Greenwich both teach 57 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Business Studies. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £11,620 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 22 and University of Greenwich in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £24,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £35,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 15 and The University of Edinburgh in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
#791
#29
THE World
#601
#17
Guardian UK
#79
1583
Established
1890
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 Greenwich

85.3%
84.6%

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%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
34.6%

International

International student share

936
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
19

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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Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

57 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Architecture, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Linguistics, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Public Health & Epidemiology, Agricultural Sciences, Chemistry, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Music, Biochemistry, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Landscape Architecture & Design, Ancient Languages, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Biology, Building & Construction, Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Statistics, Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Mental Health Nursing, Personal & Professional Development, Software Engineering.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £11,620 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Greenwich
£19,450

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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    74%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    81%Satisfaction96%

  • Civil Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • English Literature

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £11,620 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 57 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Mathematics, History, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Management and 45 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Greenwich better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £37,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at The University of Edinburgh and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 59 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies and 51 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 15 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Agriculture & Land Management, Food & Beverage Studies, Food Production & Technology, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing and 7 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses