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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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.

1/9

Keele

scored higher in 1 category

VS

8/9

Portsmouth

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Keele University is ahead on satisfaction.

Keele University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Keele University and University of Portsmouth both teach 60 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Keele University is about £400 a year cheaper.

Of the 42 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 31 and Keele University in 7, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Medical Imaging: £23,000 three years after graduating from Keele University, against £33,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 42 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 25 and Keele University in 13, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#662
#501
THE World
#401
#73
Guardian UK
#55
1949
Established
1869
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Keele University

University of Portsmouth

87.7%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.7%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

426
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

60 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.

Keele University

University of Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Physics, English Literature, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History, Social Policy & Public Policy, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Resource Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Creative Writing, Music, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Imaging, Anatomy & Pathology, Human Geography & Environment, Biotechnology, Business Information Systems, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at Keele 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

Keele University
£18,200
University of Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Keele University
£18,200
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

Keele University is about £400 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.

Keele University

University of Portsmouth

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    76%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 42 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£5,000

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

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Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

Keele University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

Is Keele University or University of Portsmouth cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Keele University is about £400 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 Keele University and University of Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 60 subject areas: Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Law, Politics & International Relations, Management, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Education Studies, Accounting and 48 more.

Is Keele University or University of Portsmouth better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Keele University, and £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Keele University and 82% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Keele University or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Keele University lists 426 courses.

What can you study at Keele University but not at University of Portsmouth?

Keele University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Chemistry, Forensic Science, Geography (General), Philosophy, Animal Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Zoology & Animal Biology, English Studies and 11 more.

What can you study at University of Portsmouth but not at Keele University?

University of Portsmouth teaches 24 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Ancient Languages, English Language, Journalism and 16 more.

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Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses