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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge · QS World #1001

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Anglia Ruskin

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Oxford

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Anglia Ruskin University is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Anglia Ruskin University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Anglia Ruskin University and University of Oxford both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies and History. Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Anglia Ruskin University is about £26,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Anglia Ruskin University is about £19,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 10 and Anglia Ruskin University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £22,000 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 7 and Anglia Ruskin University in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#4
#601
THE World
#1
—
Guardian UK
#1
1858
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Oxford

82.5%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.8%
37.2%

International

International student share

512
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
1

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.

Anglia Ruskin

93 countries · 20.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates4%
VS

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

46 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.

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Theology & Religious Studies, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Philosophy, Economics, Management, Social Work, Biology, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Mathematics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Computing & IT, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, English Language, Fine Art, Social Policy & Public Policy, Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Social Sciences (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at Anglia Ruskin University

Only at University of Oxford

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

Anglia Ruskin University
£17,500
University of Oxford
£43,600

Anglia Ruskin University is about £26,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Anglia Ruskin University
£18,600
University of Oxford
£38,430

Anglia Ruskin University is about £19,830 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.

Anglia Ruskin University

University of Oxford

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • English Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    76%Satisfaction97%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    75%Satisfaction91%

  • Philosophy

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Biology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Anglia Ruskin University

Vice Chancellor's PhD Scholarships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Scholarship

£7,000

Deadline: N/A

Training Grant for Healthcare Students

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Postgraduate Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Anglia Ruskin University vs University of Oxford: common questions

Is Anglia Ruskin University or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Anglia Ruskin University is about £26,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Anglia Ruskin University is about £19,830 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 Anglia Ruskin University and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Law, English Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 34 more.

Is Anglia Ruskin University or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Anglia Ruskin University and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Anglia Ruskin University or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses.

What can you study at Anglia Ruskin University but not at University of Oxford?

Anglia Ruskin University teaches 37 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Mechanical Engineering, Technology & Logistics and 29 more.

What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Anglia Ruskin University?

University of Oxford teaches 33 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages, General Engineering and 25 more.

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Anglia Ruskin University512 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses