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Buckinghamshire New University

High Wycombe · Guardian UK #96

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University of Reading

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

Buckinghamshire New

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Reading

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Buckinghamshire New University is ahead on satisfaction.

Buckinghamshire New University vs University of Reading at a glance

Buckinghamshire New University and University of Reading both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Finance & Actuarial Science. Buckinghamshire New University offers 292 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Buckinghamshire New University is about £9,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,550 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Buckinghamshire New University is about £10,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 13 and Buckinghamshire New University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £23,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Buckinghamshire New University is higher in 12 and University of Reading in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
#96
Guardian UK
#33
1893
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Reading

85.3%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
18%

International

International student share

292
448

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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Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

30 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Management, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Teacher Training, Fine Art, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Media & Film Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biotechnology, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Buckinghamshire New University

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Buckinghamshire New University is about £9,940 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Buckinghamshire New University
£15,550
University of Reading
£26,450

Buckinghamshire New University is about £10,900 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 Reading

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    97%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction76%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    73%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    98%Satisfaction76%

  • Management

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    88%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Buckinghamshire New University

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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

Buckinghamshire New University vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Buckinghamshire New University is about £9,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,550 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Buckinghamshire New University is about £10,900 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations and 18 more.

Is Buckinghamshire New University or University of Reading better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, and £26,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Buckinghamshire New University and 93% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Buckinghamshire New University lists 292 courses.

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

Buckinghamshire New University teaches 29 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Performing Arts (General), Dance, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 21 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 40 subject areas that Buckinghamshire New University does not, including Economics, History, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, English Literature, Philosophy, Food Science and 32 more.

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Buckinghamshire New University292 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses