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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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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/5

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

1/5

Derby

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (ranking, courses, scholarship). University of Derby is ahead on established.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Derby at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Derby both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and History. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £3,820 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Derby is higher in 12 and Aberystwyth University in 6, with 6 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £31,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £24,500 from University of Derby. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 15 and University of Derby in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#1201
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THE World
#601
#62
Guardian UK
#80
1872
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

University of Derby

No data
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

414
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
6

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.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    Derby

    64 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
    • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

    Subjects

    41 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    University of Derby

    Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ecology & Conservation, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biology, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Geology & Earth Sciences, Software Engineering, Humanities, Management, English Language, Heritage & Conservation.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University of Derby

    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

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    University of Derby
    £16,900

    University of Derby is about £3,820 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Derby
    £17,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University yet.

    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.

    Aberystwyth University

    University of Derby

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      87%Satisfaction85%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      92%Satisfaction100%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      81%Satisfaction90%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      91%Satisfaction90%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      84%Satisfaction73%

    • Marketing

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      93%Satisfaction79%

    • Creative Writing

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      93%Satisfaction98%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      73%Satisfaction93%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      98%Satisfaction90%

    Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Derby

    Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Golding Awards

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sitwell Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Derby: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Derby cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £3,820 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 Aberystwyth University and University of Derby?

    Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, History, Law, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Marketing, Mathematics, Business Studies, Creative Writing and 29 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Derby better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £20,500 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aberystwyth University and 85% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Derby offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University of Derby lists 375 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University of Derby?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Astronomy & Astrophysics, English Literature, Information & Library Studies, Biochemistry and 17 more.

    What can you study at University of Derby but not at Aberystwyth University?

    University of Derby teaches 33 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health & Social Care, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Architecture and 25 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses