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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/10

Edinburgh

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Staffordshire

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Staffordshire is ahead on employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Staffordshire both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £12,510 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 21 and University of Staffordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £31,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £16,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Staffordshire is higher in 10 and The University of Edinburgh in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
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#29
THE World
#1201
#17
Guardian UK
#92
1583
Established
1914
Yes
Russell Group
No
—
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 Staffordshire

85.3%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
4.1%

International

International student share

936
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
1

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%
VS

Staffordshire

26 countries · 4.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
  • 🇮🇳India19.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

41 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 Staffordshire

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Media & Film Studies, Music, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Applied Psychology, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Software Engineering, Accounting, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health & Social Care, Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biochemistry, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Biotechnology, Mental Health Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire
£17,090

University of Staffordshire is about £12,510 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Staffordshire
£17,500

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 Staffordshire

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    74%Satisfaction75%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
    92%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    72%Satisfaction96%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 Staffordshire

Smart Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £12,510 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 Staffordshire?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), History, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 29 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £21,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at The University of Edinburgh and 84% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 75 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 67 more.

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

University of Staffordshire teaches 11 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing, Forensic Science, Fine Art, Children's Nursing, Dance, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management and 3 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses