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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

2/10

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Oxford

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of Oxford both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, History and Sociology & Criminology. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Liverpool Hope University is about £28,370 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Liverpool Hope University is about £21,930 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 11 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £20,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 8 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
#4
#1501
THE World
#1
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Guardian UK
#1
1844
Established
1096
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 Oxford

89.3%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
37.2%

International

International student share

635
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

37 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Social Work, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Language, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Social Sciences (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Management.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Liverpool Hope University is about £28,370 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of Oxford
£38,430

Liverpool Hope University is about £21,930 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 Oxford

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    80%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • History of Art & Design

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£43,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Liverpool Hope University is about £28,370 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Liverpool Hope University is about £21,930 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Sociology & Criminology, Theology & Religious Studies, Music, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Law, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, English Literature, Psychology (General) and 25 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Liverpool Hope University and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Drama & Theatre, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Writing, Marketing, Dance, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics and 11 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 42 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages and 34 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses