Which university is better for Engineering among University of Manchester and University of Edinburgh?

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Loveleen Sharma
a year ago

Both the universities are well renowned for their robust academic excellence and industry relevant programs. For Engineering programs, there are a lot of fluctuations in terms of ranking.

Refer to this table for a better understanding, regarding which university if better:

Basis

University of Edinburgh

University of Manchester

Ranking (overall)

# 27 QS World University 2025
# 22 QS World University 2024
# 30 Times Higher Education 2024

# 34 QS World University 2025
# 14 QS World University 2024
# 32 QS World University 2024

Subject Strength

# 51 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
# 21 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024
# 21 for Medicine by QS World University 2024

# 27 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
# 30 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
# 57 for Law by QS World University 2024

Programs

UG Programs -42
PG Programs -76
Doctorate Programs -9

UG Programs -144
PG Programs -126
Doctorate Programs -6

Acceptance Rate

10.0 %

70.6 %

Exam Score

GMAT-600
IELTS-6.5
PTE-70
SAT-1290
TOEFL-92

GMAT-650
GRE-330
IELTS-6.5
PTE-59
SAT-1090
TOEFL-90

Cost to Study(Engineering)

Average Tuition Fees:  EUR 36,800
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees:  EUR 36,800
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal – EUR 11,808 Per Year

Average Tuition Fees: EUR  31,680
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees: EUR 32,250
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal – EUR 15940 Per Year

Placement (average package)

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:

MBA: $129,000

Bachelor (Other): $99,000

PhD: $80,000

Executive Masters: $75,000

Masters of Arts: $69,000

 

The University of Manchester is one of the top public universities in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is ranked #28 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

 

 

Application requirements

·         Transcripts

·         Proof of English Language Proficiency

·         Portfolio

·         LORs

·         Resume

·         Standardized scores

Indian students applying for bachelors must have at least 80%, PG aspirants must have a first-class degree. 

 

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