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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/10

Edge Hill

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on employment.

Edge Hill University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of Portsmouth both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies and Computer Science. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Edge Hill University is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 31 and Edge Hill University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £18,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £29,000 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edge Hill University is higher in 17 and University of Portsmouth in 16, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
#1001
THE World
#401
#89
Guardian UK
#55
1885
Established
1869
No
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.

Edge Hill University

University of Portsmouth

86.5%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

210
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

41 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Film Production & Cinematography, History, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, English Literature, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mathematics, Music, Social Work, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Healthcare Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Geology & Earth Sciences.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

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

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

Edge Hill University is about £3,600 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 Portsmouth

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    71%Satisfaction82%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction68%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Edge Hill University is about £3,600 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Computer Science, Teacher Training, Law, Business & Management (General), Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion and 29 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of Portsmouth better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Edge Hill University and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

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

Edge Hill University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Children's Nursing, Geography (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Medicine and 6 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 43 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Building & Construction, Accounting, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Architecture, Economics, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering and 35 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses