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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

4/9

Edge Hill

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

5/9

Reading

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses). Edge Hill University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Edge Hill University vs University of Reading at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of Reading both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Teacher Training. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Edge Hill University is about £11,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 22 and Edge Hill University in 1. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £22,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 13 and Edge Hill University in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
#1001
THE World
#201
#89
Guardian UK
#33
1885
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Reading

86.5%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
18%

International

International student share

210
448

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

32 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Biochemistry, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Creative Writing, Biotechnology, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

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

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of Reading
£26,450

Edge Hill University is about £11,450 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 Reading

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction77%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Education Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    96%Satisfaction97%

  • Marketing

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction76%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • English Literature

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    70%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Edge Hill University is about £11,450 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Teacher Training, History, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Management and 20 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of Reading better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Edge Hill University and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

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

Edge Hill University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Geography (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering and 15 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 38 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Building & Construction, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, Philosophy, Food Science, Information & Library Studies and 30 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses