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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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.

3/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of Gloucestershire both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre and Business Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 17 and Liverpool Hope University in 5, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in Creative Writing: £22,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £17,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 13 and Liverpool Hope University in 12, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#1501
THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#103
1844
Established
1847
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Gloucestershire

89.3%
84.4%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
18.9%

International

International student share

635
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

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

Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

39 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 Gloucestershire

Also taught at both: Accounting, Design & Fashion, History, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Dance, Human Geography & Environment, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Applied Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Journalism, Teacher Training, Mathematics, Geography (General), Performing Arts (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Management.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430

Liverpool Hope University is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of Gloucestershire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

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 Gloucestershire

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction74%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction75%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction100%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Creative Writing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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 Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

See details

Deadline: N/A

Basketball Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

See details

Deadline: N/A

The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

See details

Deadline: N/A

Women's Football Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,200 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 Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Theology & Religious Studies, Creative Writing, Law, Education Studies and 27 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Gloucestershire better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £22,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Liverpool Hope University and 74% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, History of Art & Design, Economics, English Language, Philosophy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 9 more.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 21 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Architecture, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare Science and 13 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses