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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 Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · 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.

10/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Wolverhampton

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

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University of Wolverhampton both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and History. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £12,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 22 and University of Wolverhampton in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £38,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £20,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wolverhampton is higher in 11 and The University of Edinburgh in 6, with 4 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
#85
1583
Established
1827
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 Wolverhampton

85.3%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
16.1%

International

International student share

936
270

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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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

53 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Economics, Politics & International Relations, Animal Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Clinical Specialities, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Biochemistry, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Sciences, Nursing (General), Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, Biology, Mental Health Nursing, Personal & Professional Development, Software Engineering.

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

University of Wolverhampton is about £12,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Edinburgh
No data
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

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 Wolverhampton

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Civil Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Architecture

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction100%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Economics

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Wolverhampton

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FAQ

The University of Edinburgh vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £12,650 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, History, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 41 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, and £19,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at The University of Edinburgh and 88% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 63 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 55 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 15 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, English Studies, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Agriculture & Land Management and 7 more.

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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses