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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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

Kent

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

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Kent at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Kent both teach 56 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Physics. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £23,500 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £6,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 16 and University of Kent in 9, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £38,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £32,500 from University of Kent. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Kent is higher in 13 and The University of Edinburgh in 11, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
#415
#29
THE World
#401
#17
Guardian UK
#47
1583
Established
1965
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 Kent

85.3%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
16%

International

International student share

936
335

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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Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

56 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 Kent

Also taught at both: Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Architecture, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, English Literature, Social Policy & Public Policy, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Psychology, Genetics & Genomics, Biology, Linguistics, Social Sciences (General), Animal Science, Management, Media & Film Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Accounting, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Archaeology, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Social Work, Environmental Sciences, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Software Engineering, Statistics, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Drama & Theatre, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Health & Social Care, Personal & Professional Development, Technology & Logistics.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

University of Kent is about £6,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Kent
£20,700

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 Kent

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Physics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

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 Kent

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Kent: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £23,500 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £6,100 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 Kent?

Both universities teach 56 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Physics, Mathematics, German & Scandinavian Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, History, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 44 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £37,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £37,000 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at The University of Edinburgh and 79% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Kent lists 335 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 60 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Asian Languages & Studies and 52 more.

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

University of Kent teaches 7 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Business Information Systems, English Studies, American & Comparative Studies and Human Resource Management.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses