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Portsmouth · QS World #662
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 0 categories
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Portsmouth
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Portsmouth leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). Istituto Marangoni London does not lead in any category where both have data.
Istituto Marangoni London vs University of Portsmouth at a glance
Istituto Marangoni London and University of Portsmouth both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Marketing. Istituto Marangoni London offers 23 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £4,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £12,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Istituto Marangoni London is higher in 2 and University of Portsmouth in 0.
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 Portsmouth
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
Portsmouth
96 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India22.1%
- 🇨🇳China11.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
- 🌐Kuwait7.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
Subjects
4 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 Portsmouth
Design & Fashion
16 coursesTypical fee £22,700 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Business Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £22,700 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Marketing
Creative Arts (General)
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 Portsmouth
- £17,900
University of Portsmouth is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Istituto Marangoni London
- £30,700
- University of Portsmouth
- £18,600
University of Portsmouth is about £12,100 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 Portsmouth
Design & Fashion
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50088%Satisfaction83%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,00093%Satisfaction85%
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 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
FAQ
Istituto Marangoni London vs University of Portsmouth: common questions
Is Istituto Marangoni London or University of Portsmouth cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £4,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £12,100 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 Portsmouth?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Marketing and Creative Arts (General).
Does Istituto Marangoni London or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?
University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Istituto Marangoni London lists 23 courses.
What can you study at University of Portsmouth but not at Istituto Marangoni London?
University of Portsmouth teaches 80 subject areas that Istituto Marangoni London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Business & Management (General) and 72 more.
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