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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
Abertay
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Liverpool Hope
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Liverpool Hope University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Abertay University is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Abertay University vs Liverpool Hope University at a glance
Abertay University and Liverpool Hope University both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Marketing and Computer Science. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £1,720 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Abertay University is higher in 9 and Liverpool Hope University in 2. The widest gap is in Nutrition & Dietetics: £29,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £21,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 5 and Liverpool Hope University in 3, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Abertay University
Liverpool Hope University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Abertay
29 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇫🇷France28%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.6%
- 🇨🇳China3.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
Liverpool Hope
23 countries · 8% international
- 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇫🇷France5.9%
Subjects
18 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.
Abertay University
Liverpool Hope University
Sociology & Criminology
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
42 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
Marketing
5 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
Computer Science
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
Accounting
6 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
Law
5 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
Psychology (General)
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
2 coursesTypical fee £18,950 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Human Geography & Environment
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Nutrition & Dietetics
Software Engineering
Applied Psychology
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Management.
Only at Abertay University
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
- Abertay University
- £16,950
- Liverpool Hope University
- £15,230
Liverpool Hope University is about £1,720 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- Liverpool Hope University
- £16,500
Liverpool Hope University is about £2,450 a year cheaper.
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.
Abertay University
Liverpool Hope University
Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£20,00088%Satisfaction91%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,00083%Satisfaction79%Computer Science
£30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction84%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)£21,00073%Satisfaction94%Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)£20,50092%Satisfaction80%Psychology (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)£21,00086%Satisfaction91%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,50092%Satisfaction93%Nutrition & Dietetics
£29,500Salary (3 years)£21,500No dataSatisfaction89%Software Engineering
£30,500Salary (3 years)£25,00084%Satisfaction60%Applied Psychology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction84%Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,00083%Satisfaction73%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAbertay University
View all scholarships →Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Care Leavers Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Access to Hope Scholarship
See details
Deadline: May 2026
Performance Scholarship
See details
Deadline: Oct 2026
FAQ
Abertay University vs Liverpool Hope University: common questions
Is Abertay University or Liverpool Hope University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £1,720 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,450 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 Abertay University and Liverpool Hope University?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Computer Science, Accounting, Law, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Business & Management (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering and 6 more.
Is Abertay University or Liverpool Hope University better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £20,000 from Liverpool Hope University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Abertay University and 91% at Liverpool Hope University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Abertay University or Liverpool Hope University offer more courses?
Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Abertay University lists 82 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at Liverpool Hope University?
Abertay University teaches 13 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Food Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Clinical & Health Psychology and 5 more.
What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at Abertay University?
Liverpool Hope University teaches 38 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Media & Film Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature and 30 more.
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