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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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

Arts London

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 the Arts London is ahead on international.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of the Arts London at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of the Arts London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Business Studies. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: The University of Edinburgh is about £1,290 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 4. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £37,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
#851
#29
THE World
#1501
#17
Guardian UK
#52
1583
Established
1986
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

85.3%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
54%

International

International student share

936
183

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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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

20 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Information Systems & Data Science, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Biology, Crafts & Applied Arts.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

The University of Edinburgh is about £1,290 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    74%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction70%

  • Architecture

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction76%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%SatisfactionNo data

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%SatisfactionNo data

  • Crafts & Applied Arts

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

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 the Arts London

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: The University of Edinburgh is about £1,290 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Architecture, Cultural Studies, Economics, Drama & Theatre, Management and 8 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at The University of Edinburgh and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does The University of Edinburgh or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at University of the Arts London?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 96 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, Physics and 88 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at The University of Edinburgh?

University of the Arts London teaches 9 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Fine Art, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies and 1 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses