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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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

West London

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, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on satisfaction.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of West London at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of West London both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Music. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £12,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 15 and University of West London in 4, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £38,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 13 and The University of Edinburgh in 6, with 2 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
#108
1583
Established
1860
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 West London

85.3%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
27.1%

International

International student share

936
338

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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West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

52 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 West London

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Economics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Politics & International Relations, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Sciences (General), Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Creative Arts (General), Social Work, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Management, Marketing, Software Engineering, Creative Writing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, Applied Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Developmental & Educational Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £12,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of West London
£17,250

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 West London

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    74%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 West London

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £12,850 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 West London?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Music, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, Biological Sciences (General), Sociology & Criminology, Genetics & Genomics, Civil Engineering and 40 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of West London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £22,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at The University of Edinburgh and 85% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does The University of Edinburgh or University of West London offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 64 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Teacher Training, History, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies and 56 more.

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

University of West London teaches 16 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Games Design & Computer Animation, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Information & Library Studies, Business Information Systems and 8 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses