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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.
3/8
Arden
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Greater Manchester
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greater Manchester leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on established, satisfaction, graduate salary.
Arden University vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
Arden University and University of Greater Manchester both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Business & Management (General) and Law. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 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 Greater Manchester
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%
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
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 Greater Manchester
Psychology (General)
3 coursesFee not available
21 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Law
Management
Accounting
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Sociology & Criminology
Information Systems & Data Science
Technology & Logistics
Only at Arden University
Only at University of Greater Manchester
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 Greater Manchester
- £17,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
Arden University vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Law, Management, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Information Systems & Data Science and Technology & Logistics.
Does Arden University or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at University of Greater Manchester?
Arden University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Economics, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Arden University?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 46 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography and 38 more.
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