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Durham University

Durham · QS World #85

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University of Hull

Hull · QS World #575

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/12

Durham

scored higher in 9 categories

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3/12

Hull

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Durham University leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Hull is ahead on TEF, employment, courses.

Durham University vs University of Hull at a glance

Durham University and University of Hull both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Law, Education Studies and Psychology (General). Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas; University of Hull offers 328 courses across 61 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £17,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £13,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,500 a year at Durham University and £18,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £12,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Durham University is higher in 22 and University of Hull in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £44,000 three years after graduating from Durham University, against £23,500 from University of Hull. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Durham University is higher in 16 and University of Hull in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#85
QS World
#575
#175
THE World
#501
#6
Guardian UK
#65
1832
Established
1927
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Durham University

University of Hull

90.7%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£43,800
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.6%
29.9%

International

International student share

278
328

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

102
3

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.

Durham

86 countries · 32.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%
VS

Hull

71 countries · 29.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India15.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.2%

Subjects

37 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.

Durham University

University of Hull

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Civil Engineering, History, Marketing, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, English Literature, Forensic Science, Teacher Training, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Durham University

Only at University of Hull

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

Durham University
£31,000
University of Hull
£17,500

University of Hull is about £13,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Durham University
£30,500
University of Hull
£18,500

University of Hull is about £12,000 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.

Durham University

University of Hull

  • Law

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction78%

  • Computer Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Durham University

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

£53,333

Deadline: N/A

Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

The Global DBA Scholarships

£25,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

Global Grand Challenges Studentships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

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University of Hull

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

20%

Deadline: N/A

Cost of Living Bursary 2026

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Durham University vs University of Hull: common questions

Is Durham University or University of Hull cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £17,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £13,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,500 a year at Durham University and £18,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £12,000 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 Durham University and University of Hull?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Law, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Accounting, Business Studies, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment and 25 more.

Is Durham University or University of Hull better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from Durham University, and £22,500 from University of Hull. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Durham University and 87% at University of Hull. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Durham University or University of Hull offer more courses?

University of Hull lists 328 courses on CourseOptions and Durham University lists 278 courses.

What can you study at Durham University but not at University of Hull?

Durham University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Hull does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Natural Sciences, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Hull but not at Durham University?

University of Hull teaches 24 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology and 16 more.

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Durham University278 courses · 102 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hull328 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses