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Buckinghamshire New University

High Wycombe · Guardian UK #96

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

1/10

Buckinghamshire New

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Oxford

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Buckinghamshire New University is ahead on employment.

Buckinghamshire New University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Buckinghamshire New University and University of Oxford both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Music. Buckinghamshire New University offers 292 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Buckinghamshire New University is about £27,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,550 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Buckinghamshire New University is about £22,880 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 4 and Buckinghamshire New University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £20,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Buckinghamshire New University is higher in 1 and University of Oxford in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#4
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THE World
#1
#96
Guardian UK
#1
1893
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Buckinghamshire New University

University of Oxford

85.3%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
37.2%

International

International student share

292
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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.

Buckinghamshire New

37 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania11.4%
  • 🌐Nepal8.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
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Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

31 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.

Buckinghamshire New University

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Business Studies, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Civil Engineering, Fine Art, Public Health & Epidemiology, Computing & IT, Management, Media & Film Studies.

Only at Buckinghamshire New University

Only at University of Oxford

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

Buckinghamshire New University
£15,910
University of Oxford
£43,600

Buckinghamshire New University is about £27,690 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Buckinghamshire New University
£15,550
University of Oxford
£38,430

Buckinghamshire New University is about £22,880 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.

Buckinghamshire New University

University of Oxford

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    76%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    95%SatisfactionNo data

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Buckinghamshire New University

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Buckinghamshire New University vs University of Oxford: common questions

Is Buckinghamshire New University or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Buckinghamshire New University is about £27,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,550 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Buckinghamshire New University is about £22,880 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 Buckinghamshire New University and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Music, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Clinical Specialities and 19 more.

Is Buckinghamshire New University or University of Oxford better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, and £31,500 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Buckinghamshire New University and 91% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Buckinghamshire New University or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Buckinghamshire New University lists 292 courses.

What can you study at Buckinghamshire New University but not at University of Oxford?

Buckinghamshire New University teaches 28 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General), Dance, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 20 more.

What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Buckinghamshire New University?

University of Oxford teaches 48 subject areas that Buckinghamshire New University does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 40 more.

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Buckinghamshire New University292 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses