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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Portsmouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of Portsmouth both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre and Business Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,670 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 27 and Liverpool Hope University in 4. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £30,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 22 and University of Portsmouth in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
#1501
THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
1844
Established
1869
No
Russell Group
No
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 Portsmouth

89.3%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
24.5%

International

International student share

635
446

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

42 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Economics, Social Work, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), English Language, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Mathematics, Applied Psychology, Journalism, Computing & IT, Ecology & Conservation, Social Sciences (General), Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

Liverpool Hope University is about £2,670 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

Liverpool Hope University is about £2,100 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 Portsmouth

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,670 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,100 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Music, Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Law, English Literature and 30 more.

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

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Liverpool Hope University and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, History of Art & Design, Dance, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Applied Biology & Human Biology and 6 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 42 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Building & Construction, General Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Architecture, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering and 34 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses