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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 Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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

Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield does not lead in any category where both have data.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Huddersfield both teach 59 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Education Studies. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £12,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 28 and University of Huddersfield in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £38,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £19,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 19 and University of Huddersfield in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
#521
#29
THE World
#501
#17
Guardian UK
#51
1583
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

85.3%
81.8%

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%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
18.2%

International

International student share

936
413

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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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

59 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: English Literature, Information Systems & Data Science, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Economics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Genetics & Genomics, Chemical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Linguistics, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Marketing, Social Work, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Specialities, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Mental Health Nursing, Statistics, Personal & Professional Development, Technology & Logistics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Pharmacology.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £12,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

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 Huddersfield

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    74%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction75%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • English Literature

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Huddersfield

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £12,000 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 59 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Education Studies, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Chemistry, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics and 47 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £37,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £29,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at The University of Edinburgh and 72% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 57 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies and 49 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 17 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Forensic Science, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Games Design & Computer Animation, Pharmacy, Children's Nursing, Fine Art, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Specialist Clinical Nursing and 9 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses