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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

4/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool Hope University and University of Hertfordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship; University of Hertfordshire on ranking, employment, international, graduate salary.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of Hertfordshire both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies and Computer Science. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: Liverpool Hope University is about £270 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: Liverpool Hope University is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 27 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £28,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 17 and Liverpool Hope University in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
#1501
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
1844
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

89.3%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
57.5%

International

International student share

635
468

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%
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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

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

Subjects

45 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 Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, History, Social Work, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mathematics, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, English Language, Philosophy, Software Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Nutrition & Dietetics, Geography (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Computing & IT, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Journalism, Social Sciences (General), Teacher Training, Performing Arts (General), Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

Liverpool Hope University is about £270 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

Liverpool Hope University is about £1,500 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 Hertfordshire

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction71%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction97%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction97%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 Hertfordshire

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: Liverpool Hope University is about £270 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: Liverpool Hope University is about £1,500 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Law, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations and 33 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Hertfordshire better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £26,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Liverpool Hope University and 91% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Drama & Theatre, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, History of Art & Design, Dance, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology and 3 more.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 41 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction and 33 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses