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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
Abertay
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
East Anglia UEA
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of East Anglia UEA leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Abertay University is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Abertay University vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance
Abertay University and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Human Geography & Environment and Computer Science. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Abertay University is about £6,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Abertay University is about £4,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 9 and Abertay University in 2. The widest gap is in Accounting: £20,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £30,500 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 7 and University of East Anglia UEA in 1, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Abertay University
University of East Anglia UEA
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%
East Anglia UEA
67 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇨🇳China27%
- 🇮🇳India9.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%
Subjects
21 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
University of East Anglia UEA
Politics & International Relations
2 coursesTypical fee £18,950 (PG)
23 coursesTypical fee £23,100 (UG)
Human Geography & Environment
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £23,100 (UG)
Computer Science
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £29,300 (UG)
Marketing
5 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £23,100 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Accounting
Law
Management
1 courseTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £23,100 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
Finance & Actuarial Science
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Psychology (General)
Developmental & Educational Psychology
Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Human Resource Management, Software Engineering.
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
- University of East Anglia UEA
- £23,100
Abertay University is about £6,150 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- University of East Anglia UEA
- £23,850
Abertay University is about £4,900 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
University of East Anglia UEA
Computer Science
£30,500Salary (3 years)£31,500No dataSatisfaction80%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£28,00083%Satisfaction79%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,50092%Satisfaction90%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)£30,50073%Satisfaction79%Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)£26,50092%Satisfaction92%Management
£22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000No dataSatisfaction80%Biomedical Sciences
£29,500Salary (3 years)£29,00090%Satisfaction87%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)£23,00086%Satisfaction84%Developmental & Educational Psychology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,00090%Satisfaction73%Mental Health Nursing
£29,500Salary (3 years)£29,00098%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAbertay University
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David TK Wong Fellowship
£26,000
Deadline: N/A
Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary
£15,018
Deadline: N/A
Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship
£13,250
Deadline: N/A
MBAdvantage Scholarship
£12,000
Deadline: May 2026
9mobile Fellowship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Abertay University vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions
Is Abertay University or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Abertay University is about £6,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Abertay University is about £4,900 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 University of East Anglia UEA?
Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Human Geography & Environment, Computer Science, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Law, Management, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and 9 more.
Is Abertay University or University of East Anglia UEA better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £31,500 from University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Abertay University or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?
University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and Abertay University lists 82 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at University of East Anglia UEA?
Abertay University teaches 10 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Civil Engineering, Food Science, Applied Psychology, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Clinical & Health Psychology, Forensic Science and 2 more.
What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Abertay University?
University of East Anglia UEA teaches 56 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Economics, Media & Film Studies, English Literature, Business Studies, History of Art & Design, History, Chemistry, Education Studies and 48 more.
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