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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Keele University

Keele · QS #801

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University of Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire · QS #851

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.

7/11

Keele

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

4/11

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Keele University leads in 7 of 11 key metrics (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship). But University of Hertfordshire has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#601
#73
Guardian UK
#69
1949
Established
1952
N/A
Russell Group
N/A
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Keele University

University of Hertfordshire

87.7%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (15m)

Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation

£32,100
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.7%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.5%
57.5%

International

International student share

426
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%
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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Hertfordshire

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Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses