The University of Nottingham is a public research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The University of Edinburgh is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
| University of Nottingham | University of Edinburgh | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 6 Out of 10 | 6.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 50 The Guardian 2026 # 97 QS World University 2026 # 145 Times Higher Education 2026 | # 13 The Guardian 2026 # 29 Times Higher Education 2026 # 34 QS World University 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 96 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 24 for Law by The Guardian 2026 | # 58 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 24 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 20 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -96 PG Programs -126 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -41 PG Programs -73 Doctorate Programs -8 |
| Acceptance Rate | 11.0 % | 10.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-640 IELTS-6 PTE-55 TOEFL-80 | IELTS-7 PTE-73 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 27200 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 34500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14297 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 34713 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28380 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 5200 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Rankings: #66 University of Nottingham is one of the top public universities in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It is ranked #114 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Top recruiters: National Health Service (NHS), Pentland, Vision Express Ltd., University of Nottingham, University of Central Lancashire etc Base Salaries by Degree:
| The University of Edinburgh is one of the top public universities in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is ranked #15 in QS World University Rankings 2023.Graduate Employability Ranking #49;Top recruiters: Tesco Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Avaloq Evolution AG, Scottish Government; Average Salaries by the degree:
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| application requirements | Transcripts, Personal Statement, School Reference, Proof of English language proficiency, Country-specific requirements, 2 References, Resume, Work Experience (if required) | Transcripts; Proof of English Language Proficiency; Portfolio; Work experience; LORs; Resume; Standardized scores (Optional); Research papers. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | University of Nottingham Malaysia | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 26 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 29 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Nottingham | University of Edinburgh |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1881 | 1583 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | :1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 62% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Campuses in UK, China & Malaysia; UK campuses located mainly in Nottingham include University Park (Main Campus), Jubilee Campus, Sutton Bonington Campus, King’s Meadow Campus, Queen’s Medical Center (also include 2 University Hospital sites); University Park- one of the largest & most attractive in UK; spread across 300 acres; 2 miles from city center in extensive greenery and around a lake. | 5 campuses in Edinburgh- Central, King's Buildings, BioQuarter, Western General, Easter Bush; Comprises of 135 acres of land. |
| Library | 10 libraries across its UK and international campuses; over 1 million books and journals; over 3 million manuscripts; one of the most heavily-used electronic collections (ebooks, e-journals, databases) in UK. | Over 3.5 million books; 60 km of Special Collections; Museum and Art Collections; 85,000+ e-journals; 600,000 e-books. |
| Campus Life | Period buildings; 12 halls of residence (accommodating over 3,000 students); East Midlands Conference Centre (a conference & exhibition center for upto 1,000 people); sports facilities- 70 sports clubs, Sports Centre, Fitness Centre, swimming pool; Lakeside Arts Centre (University’s public art program engaging over 200,000 people); Portland Building (housing Students' Union, Student Support Centre, banks, bars & restaurants). | Over 290 clubs & societies; Exhibitions; Festivals; Open Days; Gifford Lectures; 10 gyms including- spin studio, Velo-city, Katherine Grainger Rowing Gym, 102-station cardiovascular gym, etc.; 60 Sports clubs; 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool; Multi-activity sports halls; Peffermill Playing Fields. |
| Hostel | #Broadgate Park--Single Room - $5764 #Ancaster Hall Rooms-- With meal - $8533 | - |
| Famous Alumni | Over 280,000 alumni; D.H. Lawrence (English Writer); Ruth Wilson (Actor); Sir Clive Granger (British Economist); Theo James (Actor); Anil Kakodkar (Indian physicist); Nadia Edith Whittome (Member of the Parliament of UK); Matthew Paul Walker (British Scientist); Major Levison James Wood (British Explorer) | 3 UK PM’s; 19 Nobel laureates; 3 Turing Award laureates; 1 Fields Medalist; 1 Abel Prize winner; 2 Pulitzer Prize winners; 2 currently sitting UK Supreme Court Justices; several Olympic gold medallists; Robert Edwards (pioneer of in-vitro fertilization); Daniel Rutherford; Alexander Graham Bell; William Wordsworth; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Charles Darwin; Ian Charleson (Actor); J.K. Rowling; Gordon Brown (Former PM of UK) |
| City Life | Nottingham- a city in Nottinghamshire, England; City has links to the legend of Robin Hood, lace-making, Raleigh bikes, tobacco industries; 7th largest metropolitan economy in UK; Unemployment rate-2.59% Top tourist attractions: Old Market Square, Lace Market, Nottingham Castle, City of Caves, Highfields Park, Green's Mill and Science Centre, D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum. | Edinburgh- seat of the Scottish Government, Parliament and the supreme courts of Scotland; 2nd most populous city in Scotland; Known for National Museum of Scotland, National Library of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe (world's largest annual international arts festival), Palace of Holyroodhouse; Unemployment rate 2.9%. |
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