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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge · QS World #1001

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Anglia Ruskin

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). Anglia Ruskin University is ahead on established, courses, scholarship.

Anglia Ruskin University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Anglia Ruskin University and University of Portsmouth both teach 60 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Design & Fashion. Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Anglia Ruskin University is about £400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 43 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 30 and Anglia Ruskin University in 10, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £48,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £36,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 43 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 24 and Anglia Ruskin University in 16, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#662
#601
THE World
#401
—
Guardian UK
#55
1858
Established
1869
No
Russell Group
No
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 Portsmouth

82.5%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.8%
24.5%

International

International student share

512
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

60 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology (General), Marketing, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, English Language, English Literature, History, Music, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Linguistics, Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Psychology, Biology, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Planning & Housing.

Only at Anglia Ruskin University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

Anglia Ruskin University is about £400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Anglia Ruskin University
£18,600
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

About the same.

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 Portsmouth

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Building & Construction

    £48,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Management

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    64%Satisfaction84%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 43 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Anglia Ruskin University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Anglia Ruskin University is about £400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth, so the two cost about the same. 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 60 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Education Studies and 48 more.

Is Anglia Ruskin University or University of Portsmouth better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £27,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Anglia Ruskin University and 85% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses on CourseOptions and University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses.

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

Anglia Ruskin University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Technology & Logistics, Forensic Science, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Children's Nursing and 15 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 24 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including General Engineering, Ancient Languages, Journalism, Applied Computing, Dentistry, International Development, Applied & General Science, Dental Nursing and 16 more.

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Anglia Ruskin University512 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses