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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
BPP
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, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). BPP University is ahead on international.
BPP University vs University of Reading at a glance
BPP University and University of Reading both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General) and Law. BPP University offers 14 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £33,000 a year at BPP University and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £7,150 a year cheaper.
In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher. In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, BPP University is higher.
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.
BPP 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.
BPP
66 countries · 69.4% international
- 🇮🇳India54.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan20.9%
- 🌐Nepal13.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1.6%
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
Subjects
2 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.
BPP University
University of Reading
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £40,100 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Law
10 coursesFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Only at BPP 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
- BPP University
- £33,000
- University of Reading
- £25,850
University of Reading is about £7,150 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- BPP University
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
We do not have reliable international fee data for BPP University yet.
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.
BPP University
University of Reading
Business & Management (General)
£26,500Salary (3 years)£35,50094%Satisfaction77%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
BPP University vs University of Reading: common questions
Is BPP University or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £33,000 a year at BPP University and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £7,150 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 BPP University and University of Reading?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Business & Management (General) and Law.
Is BPP University or University of Reading better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from BPP University, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at BPP University and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does BPP University or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and BPP University lists 14 courses.
What can you study at BPP University but not at University of Reading?
BPP University teaches 2 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at BPP University?
University of Reading teaches 68 subject areas that BPP University does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Building & Construction, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management and 60 more.
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