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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Abertay University

Dundee · Guardian UK #55

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/9

Abertay

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

7/9

Exeter

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Abertay University is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Abertay University vs University of Exeter at a glance

Abertay University and University of Exeter both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Law. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Abertay University is about £8,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Abertay University is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 11 and Abertay University in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £20,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £43,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 4 and University of Exeter in 4.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
#55
Guardian UK
#14
1888
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Abertay University

University of Exeter

88%
87.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£29,600
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

9.3%
22.2%

International

International student share

82
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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%
VS

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

24 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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Forensic Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Statistics, Building & Construction, Software Engineering.

Only at Abertay University

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

Abertay University is about £8,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Abertay University
£18,950
University of Exeter
£25,550

Abertay University is about £6,600 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 Exeter

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    64%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    No dataSatisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£43,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Forensic Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    100%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

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Abertay University

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

Abertay University vs University of Exeter: common questions

Is Abertay University or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Abertay University is about £8,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Abertay University is about £6,600 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 12 more.

Is Abertay University or University of Exeter better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £39,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 64% at Abertay University and 84% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Abertay University or University of Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Abertay University lists 82 courses.

What can you study at Abertay University but not at University of Exeter?

Abertay University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Food Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Computing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Mental Health Nursing.

What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Abertay University?

University of Exeter teaches 67 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, History, Classical Studies, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, Philosophy and 59 more.

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Abertay University82 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses