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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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.

1/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 1 category

VS

7/8

St Andrews

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on employment.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of St Andrews at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of St Andrews both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being History, History of Art & Design and Economics. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Liverpool Hope University is about £14,930 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: Liverpool Hope University is about £10,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 14 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £51,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews is higher in 10 and Liverpool Hope University in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#115
#1501
THE World
#162
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Guardian UK
#3
1844
Established
1413
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 St Andrews

89.3%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
46.1%

International

International student share

635
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
62

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

St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
  • 🇨🇳China9%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4%
  • 🇮🇳India4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

Subjects

30 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: English Literature, Philosophy, Marketing, Physical Geography & Climate, Teacher Training, Law, Management, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Computing & IT, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Environmental Sciences.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at University of St Andrews

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 St Andrews
£30,160

Liverpool Hope University is about £14,930 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of St Andrews
£27,200

Liverpool Hope University is about £10,700 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 St Andrews

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • History of Art & Design

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    91%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Geography (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    91%SatisfactionNo data

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 St Andrews

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

100%

Deadline: May 2026

University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of St Andrews: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of St Andrews cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Liverpool Hope University is about £14,930 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: Liverpool Hope University is about £10,700 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: History, History of Art & Design, Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Psychology (General) and 18 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of St Andrews better for History?

History graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £28,500 from University of St Andrews. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Liverpool Hope University and 97% at University of St Andrews. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or University of St Andrews offer more courses?

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 26 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Drama & Theatre, Music, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Social Work, Accounting, Health & Social Care, English Language and 18 more.

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

University of St Andrews teaches 34 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, English Studies, Eastern European Languages and 26 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of St Andrews1,157 courses · 62 scholarshipsBrowse Courses