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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Istituto Marangoni London
scored higher in 1 category
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Greater Manchester
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greater Manchester leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Istituto Marangoni London is ahead on established.
Istituto Marangoni London vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
Istituto Marangoni London and University of Greater Manchester both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion and Creative Arts (General). Istituto Marangoni London offers 23 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £5,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £13,200 a year cheaper.
In Design & Fashion, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher.
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.
Istituto Marangoni London
University of Greater Manchester
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.
Istituto Marangoni London
No published data on international students
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
Subjects
2 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.
Istituto Marangoni London
University of Greater Manchester
Design & Fashion
16 coursesTypical fee £22,700 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £32,680 (UG)
Creative Arts (General)
Only at Istituto Marangoni London
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
- Istituto Marangoni London
- £22,700
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University of Greater Manchester is about £5,200 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Istituto Marangoni London
- £30,700
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University of Greater Manchester is about £13,200 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.
Istituto Marangoni London
University of Greater Manchester
Design & Fashion
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveIstituto Marangoni London
Talent Contest in collaboration with Harper's Bazaar
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Talent Contest in partnership with Elle Decor
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Talent Contest in partnership with Maserati
50%
Deadline: Jul 2026
University of Greater Manchester
Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
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Deadline: N/A
Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Deadline: N/A
Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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Deadline: N/A
The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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Deadline: N/A
The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Istituto Marangoni London vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is Istituto Marangoni London or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £5,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £13,200 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 Istituto Marangoni London and University of Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Design & Fashion and Creative Arts (General).
Does Istituto Marangoni London or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and Istituto Marangoni London lists 23 courses.
What can you study at Istituto Marangoni London but not at University of Greater Manchester?
Istituto Marangoni London teaches 2 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Business Studies and Marketing.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Istituto Marangoni London?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 54 subject areas that Istituto Marangoni London does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 46 more.
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