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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of Salford

Salford · 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.

11/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 11 categories

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0/11

Salford

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

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Salford at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Salford both teach 56 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £12,560 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 29 and University of Salford in 3. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £37,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £23,500 from University of Salford. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 15 and University of Salford in 12, with 3 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
#82
1583
Established
1896
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 Salford

85.3%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
19.1%

International

International student share

936
305

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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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

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 Salford

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Music, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Zoology & Animal Biology, Social Sciences (General), Biochemistry, Drama & Theatre, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Nursing (General), Marketing, Applied Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Creative Writing, Biotechnology, Accounting, Biology, Geography (General), Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Polymer & Textiles Technology.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £12,560 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Salford
£17,710

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 Salford

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    74%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction99%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Physics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction98%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    72%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction96%

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 Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £12,560 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 56 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Physics, Mathematics, History, Sociology & Criminology, Philosophy, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 44 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Salford better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £20,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at The University of Edinburgh and 81% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Salford lists 305 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 60 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese and 52 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 16 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Journalism, Midwifery, Business Information Systems, Dance, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Games Design & Computer Animation and 8 more.

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