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Cambridge · QS World #6
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.
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Arden
scored higher in 0 categories
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Cambridge
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Arden University does not lead in any category where both have data.
Arden University vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Arden University and University of Cambridge both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
University of Cambridge
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
10 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.
Arden University
University of Cambridge
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Economics
Law
Management
Psychology (General)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Information Systems & Data Science
Technology & Logistics
Only at Arden 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
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Cambridge
- £32,890
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Arden University vs University of Cambridge: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of Cambridge?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, Law, Management, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science and Technology & Logistics.
Does Arden University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at University of Cambridge?
Arden University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Arden University?
University of Cambridge teaches 69 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations and 61 more.
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