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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of Roehampton

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.

10/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Roehampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Roehampton is ahead on international.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Roehampton at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Roehampton both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Theology & Religious Studies. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £12,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 15 and University of Roehampton in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £38,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 10 and University of Roehampton 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
#801
#17
Guardian UK
#77
1583
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

85.3%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
46.5%

International

International student share

936
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
5

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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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

43 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Economics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Software Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computing & IT, Management, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £12,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Roehampton
£11,250

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 Roehampton

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction71%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction78%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction70%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £12,650 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Teacher Training, History, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Education Studies and 31 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Roehampton better for Theology & Religious Studies?

Theology & Religious Studies graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £24,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at The University of Edinburgh and 89% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 73 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies and 65 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 13 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Applied Computing, Nutrition & Dietetics, English Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism and 5 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses