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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

3/5

Middlesex

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Middlesex University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs Middlesex University at a glance

DN Colleges Group and Middlesex University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,200 at Middlesex University: DN Colleges Group is about £4,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,600 at Middlesex University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Middlesex University is higher in 11 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £29,500 from Middlesex University. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 9 and Middlesex University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#901
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#74
2017
Established
1878
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.

DN Colleges Group

Middlesex University

92.2%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
78%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
29.6%

International

International student share

72
294

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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Middlesex

    80 countries · 29.6% international

    • 🇮🇳India43.9%
    • 🇨🇳China7.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%

    Subjects

    23 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Middlesex University

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      6 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,000 (PG)

    • Business Information Systems

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,800 (PG)

    • Software Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Fine Art, Social Policy & Public Policy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

    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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Middlesex University
    £17,200

    DN Colleges Group is about £4,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Middlesex University
    £17,600

    DN Colleges Group is about £5,100 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Middlesex University

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%
    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      91%Satisfaction85%
    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      95%Satisfaction94%
    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      88%Satisfaction71%
    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction93%
    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      100%Satisfaction83%
    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      100%Satisfaction70%
    • Business Information Systems

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      No dataSatisfaction95%
    • Computing & IT

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      No dataSatisfaction86%
    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      84%Satisfaction85%
    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      No dataSatisfaction80%
    • Teacher Training

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      96%Satisfaction84%

    Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs Middlesex University: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or Middlesex University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,200 at Middlesex University: DN Colleges Group is about £4,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,600 at Middlesex University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,100 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 DN Colleges Group and Middlesex University?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Sociology & Criminology and 11 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or Middlesex University better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £21,500 from Middlesex University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or Middlesex University offer more courses?

    Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Middlesex University?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 3 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Animal Science, Mechanical Engineering and English Literature.

    What can you study at Middlesex University but not at DN Colleges Group?

    Middlesex University teaches 42 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Marketing, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Medicine, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science and 34 more.

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