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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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University of Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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

Winchester

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 Winchester is ahead on employment.

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Winchester at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Winchester both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Theology & Religious Studies and Computer Science. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £12,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 16 and University of Winchester in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £38,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £22,500 from University of Winchester. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Winchester is higher in 10 and The University of Edinburgh 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
—
#29
THE World
#1201
#17
Guardian UK
#106
1583
Established
1840
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 Winchester

85.3%
84.2%

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%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
5.1%

International

International student share

936
131

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%
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Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

35 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 Winchester

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Economics, Anthropology, Social Work, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Management, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Drama & Theatre.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

University of Winchester is about £12,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Winchester
£17,450

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 Winchester

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction53%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Philosophy

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction67%

  • Archaeology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction48%

  • English Literature

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Winchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £12,900 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 Winchester?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Theology & Religious Studies, Computer Science, Teacher Training, History, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Philosophy, Archaeology, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, English Literature and 23 more.

Is The University of Edinburgh or University of Winchester 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 Winchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at The University of Edinburgh and 88% at University of Winchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 81 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese and 73 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 7 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Children's Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Forensic Science, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Winchester131 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses