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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Oxford

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Edge Hill University is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Edge Hill University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of Oxford both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being History, Childhood & Youth Studies and English Studies. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Edge Hill University is about £23,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 11 and Edge Hill University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 7 and Edge Hill University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#4
#1001
THE World
#1
#89
Guardian UK
#1
1885
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Edge Hill University

University of Oxford

86.5%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
37.2%

International

International student share

210
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
VS

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

34 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

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Geography (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Medicine, Social Policy & Public Policy, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, Management, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at University of Oxford

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
University of Oxford
£43,600

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of Oxford
£38,430

Edge Hill University is about £23,430 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

University of Oxford

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • English Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    71%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    80%Satisfaction94%

  • Biology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Biochemistry

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    95%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    No dataSatisfaction91%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge 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

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs University of Oxford: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Edge Hill University is about £23,430 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 University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and 22 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Edge Hill University and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University of Oxford?

Edge Hill University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and 13 more.

What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Edge Hill University?

University of Oxford teaches 45 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages, Linguistics and 37 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses