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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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

Bournemouth

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Huddersfield

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bournemouth University vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of Huddersfield both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and Marketing. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £3,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £990 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 18 and University of Huddersfield in 8, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £28,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £37,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bournemouth University is higher in 18 and University of Huddersfield in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#521
#401
THE World
#501
#59
Guardian UK
#51
1992
Established
1841
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.

Bournemouth University

University of Huddersfield

80.8%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
18.2%

International

International student share

225
413

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

42 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.

Bournemouth University

University of Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Forensic Science, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Journalism, Biomedical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, History, Teacher Training, Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Archaeology, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at University of Huddersfield

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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
University of Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £3,090 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £990 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.

Bournemouth University

University of Huddersfield

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    73%Satisfaction72%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction70%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    72%Satisfaction82%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    95%Satisfaction84%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction52%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    80%Satisfaction59%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    76%Satisfaction65%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

Is Bournemouth University or University of Huddersfield cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £3,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £990 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 Bournemouth University and University of Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Law, Management, Music, Nursing (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 30 more.

Is Bournemouth University or University of Huddersfield better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £29,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Bournemouth University and 72% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at University of Huddersfield?

Bournemouth University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Ecology & Conservation, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Huddersfield but not at Bournemouth University?

University of Huddersfield teaches 34 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Education Studies, Chemistry, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Architecture and 26 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses