I’m confused between RSM and Edinburgh for MSc in Marketing. Edinburgh is higher ranked, but RSM has better post-study visa options. Which one’s better for long-term job prospects in Europe?

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T Ronak · Accepted Answer

Both programs are strong, but they serve different goals.

RSM focuses on consumer analytics, strategic marketing, and data skills, with an international class and good access to mainland Europe.
Edinburgh leans more toward branding, communication, and academic depth, and tends to attract students with research or UK-focused goals.
RSM grads are placed in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, helped by the Orientation Year visa.
Edinburgh offers a 2-year Graduate Route, but employer sponsorship post-visa is less reliable.
Another key point: most marketing jobs in the Netherlands are English-speaking, while in the UK, competition is higher despite the language advantage.

If your priority is long-term employment across mainland Europe, RSM is the more strategic pick&mdash;both for visa flexibility and English-friendly job access.

J Bajwa · Answer

If you're focused on staying and working in Europe after graduation, RSM (Rotterdam School of Management) is the more practical choice. The Netherlands offers a 1-year post-study visa (Orientation Year), and companies are generally more open to hiring non-EU graduates than in the UK.
RSM has strong recruitment ties with Unilever, Heineken, and Philips, and many graduates find jobs in Amsterdam, Brussels, and Berlin, with average salaries around &euro;45,000&ndash;&euro;50,000.
A major advantage is language&mdash;many marketing jobs in the Netherlands are in English, even at entry level. That makes it easier for international students to enter the local job market without needing to learn Dutch immediately.
While Edinburgh has a strong academic ranking, UK visa sponsorship is less predictable. For long-term job prospects in Europe, RSM offers more accessible pathways.