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Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89
Oxford · QS World #411
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/9
Edge Hill
scored higher in 1 category
8/9
Oxford Brookes
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
Oxford Brookes University leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on employment.
Edge Hill University vs Oxford Brookes University at a glance
Edge Hill University and Oxford Brookes University both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Education Studies. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,900 at Oxford Brookes University: Edge Hill University is about £3,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 28 and Edge Hill University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £34,000 from Oxford Brookes University. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 16 and Edge Hill University in 14, with 2 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.
Edge Hill University
Oxford Brookes University
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.
Edge Hill
21 countries · 4.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
- 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
Oxford Brookes
90 countries · 11.3% international
- 🇮🇳India29.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.9%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
- 🇨🇳China4.2%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
Subjects
36 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.
Edge Hill University
Oxford Brookes University
Business & Management (General)
9 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,600 (UG)
Law
11 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Education Studies
12 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
7 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
11 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Marketing
3 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £19,700 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
2 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
11 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
4 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Business Studies
Computer Science
Childhood & Youth Studies
Adult Nursing
English Literature
Management
Mechanical Engineering
Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geography (General), History, Software Engineering, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Ecology & Conservation, Nutrition & Dietetics, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Biology, Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Sciences, Midwifery, Creative Writing.
Only at Edge Hill University
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
- Edge Hill University
- No data
- Oxford Brookes University
- £17,250
We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.
Postgraduate
- Edge Hill University
- £15,000
- Oxford Brookes University
- £18,900
Edge Hill University is about £3,900 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.
Edge Hill University
Oxford Brookes University
Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£29,50081%Satisfaction88%Law
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,50092%Satisfaction83%Education Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,00096%Satisfaction91%Sociology & Criminology
£20,500Salary (3 years)£25,00088%Satisfaction88%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£29,50089%Satisfaction73%Politics & International Relations
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,50088%Satisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,00089%Satisfaction94%Media & Film Studies
£18,000Salary (3 years)£25,00087%Satisfaction81%Business Studies
£22,000Salary (3 years)£29,50090%Satisfaction86%Computer Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)£34,00071%Satisfaction78%Childhood & Youth Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£31,00084%Satisfaction97%Adult Nursing
£29,500Salary (3 years)£29,00079%Satisfaction98%
Showing the 12 largest of 33 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEdge Hill University
Thrive Fund
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award
£500
Deadline: N/A
Oxford Brookes University
Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: Nov 2026
Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Estranged students bursary
£2,000
Deadline: Jul 2027
Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Transition from Care Bursary
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Edge Hill University vs Oxford Brookes University: common questions
Is Edge Hill University or Oxford Brookes University cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,900 at Oxford Brookes University: Edge Hill University is about £3,900 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 Edge Hill University and Oxford Brookes University?
Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Adult Nursing and 24 more.
Is Edge Hill University or Oxford Brookes University better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £29,500 from Oxford Brookes University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Edge Hill University and 88% at Oxford Brookes University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Edge Hill University or Oxford Brookes University offer more courses?
Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.
What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at Oxford Brookes University?
Edge Hill University teaches 19 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Specialist Clinical Nursing, English Studies, Healthcare Science, Medicine, Biochemistry and 11 more.
What can you study at Oxford Brookes University but not at Edge Hill University?
Oxford Brookes University teaches 33 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Building & Construction, Anthropology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biological Sciences (General), Accounting, Economics and 25 more.
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