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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Cambridge

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on employment, courses, scholarship.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Cambridge at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of Cambridge both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies and Business Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Liverpool Hope University is about £17,660 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Liverpool Hope University is about £24,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 11 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £59,500 from University of Cambridge. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 9 and Liverpool Hope University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#6
#1501
THE World
#3
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Guardian UK
#2
1844
Established
1209
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Liverpool Hope University

University of Cambridge

89.3%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
32.2%

International

International student share

635
336

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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

Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%

Subjects

29 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

University of Cambridge

Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Mathematics, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Management, Computing & IT, Geography (General), Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at University of Cambridge

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
University of Cambridge
£32,890

Liverpool Hope University is about £17,660 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of Cambridge
£41,300

Liverpool Hope University is about £24,800 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

University of Cambridge

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    86%Satisfaction97%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£63,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£49,000
    80%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • History of Art & Design

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£59,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£44,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 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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University of Cambridge

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Cambridge: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Liverpool Hope University is about £17,660 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Liverpool Hope University is about £24,800 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 University of Cambridge?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Music, Media & Film Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, History, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Politics & International Relations, Law, Education Studies and 17 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Cambridge better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £18,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £27,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Liverpool Hope University and 97% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cambridge lists 336 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at University of Cambridge?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Drama & Theatre, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature, Marketing, Dance, Social Work, Accounting, Physical Geography & Climate and 19 more.

What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Liverpool Hope University?

University of Cambridge teaches 50 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Archaeology, Architecture, Clinical Specialities, Physics and 42 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses