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Portsmouth · QS World #662
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Portsmouth
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Portsmouth leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Portsmouth at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Portsmouth both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies and Building & Construction. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: DN Colleges Group is about £5,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: DN Colleges Group is about £6,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 10 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £33,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 9 and University of Portsmouth in 2, with 1 about level.
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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Portsmouth
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Portsmouth
96 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India22.1%
- 🇨🇳China11.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
- 🌐Kuwait7.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
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
University of Portsmouth
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Education Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Building & Construction
5 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Teacher Training
Childhood & Youth Studies
General Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
Social Policy & Public Policy
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Also taught at both: Computing & IT, English Literature, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business Information Systems.
Only at DN Colleges Group
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
- University of Portsmouth
- £17,900
DN Colleges Group is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Portsmouth
- £18,600
DN Colleges Group is about £6,100 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
University of Portsmouth
Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£24,00084%Satisfaction87%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,00098%Satisfaction89%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500No dataSatisfaction83%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£27,00088%Satisfaction85%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500100%Satisfaction93%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50091%Satisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£24,00095%Satisfaction86%Teacher Training
£17,000Salary (3 years)£27,50096%Satisfaction68%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50096%Satisfaction85%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00096%Satisfaction100%Computing & IT
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction86%English Literature
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00095%Satisfaction95%
Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship
£3,000
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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship
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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship
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Sanctuary Language Bursary
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Sanctuary Scholarship
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FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Portsmouth: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Portsmouth cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: DN Colleges Group is about £5,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: DN Colleges Group is about £6,100 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 University of Portsmouth?
Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering and 11 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Portsmouth better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?
University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Portsmouth?
DN Colleges Group teaches 3 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Health & Social Care, Animal Science and Fine Art.
What can you study at University of Portsmouth but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Portsmouth teaches 61 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Computer Science, Management, Politics & International Relations, Law, Accounting, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management and 53 more.
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