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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on satisfaction, courses.

Liverpool Hope University vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and Robert Gordon University both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,070 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,560 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 13 and Liverpool Hope University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £26,500 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 8 and Liverpool Hope University in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
#1501
THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#81
1844
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Liverpool Hope University

Robert Gordon University

89.3%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
14.4%

International

International student share

635
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
43

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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
VS

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

Subjects

26 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.

Liverpool Hope University

Robert Gordon University

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Management, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Social Sciences (General), Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at Robert Gordon University

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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
Robert Gordon University
£18,300

Liverpool Hope University is about £3,070 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
Robert Gordon University
£19,060

Liverpool Hope University is about £2,560 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.

Liverpool Hope University

Robert Gordon University

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Social Work

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction96%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,070 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,560 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 Liverpool Hope University and Robert Gordon University?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Law, Computer Science, Marketing, Social Work, Accounting, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 14 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or Robert Gordon University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £25,500 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Liverpool Hope University and 86% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at Robert Gordon University?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 30 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature, Creative Writing, Education Studies and 22 more.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Liverpool Hope University?

Robert Gordon University teaches 25 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering and 17 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses