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Reading · QS World #196
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.
1/8
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Reading
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs University of Reading at a glance
Arden University and University of Reading both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Economics and Law. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 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 Reading
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%
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
Subjects
11 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 Reading
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesFee not available
22 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Economics
1 courseFee not available
24 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
14 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Psychology (General)
3 coursesFee not available
12 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Marketing
1 courseFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Management
Sociology & Criminology
Accounting
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Human Resource Management
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 Reading
- £25,850
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Arden University vs University of Reading: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of Reading?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Economics, Law, Psychology (General), Marketing, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Human Resource Management.
Does Arden University or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at University of Reading?
Arden University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Arden University?
University of Reading teaches 59 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction, History, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, English Literature and 51 more.
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