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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

5/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Liverpool Hope University vs University of West London at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of West London both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Music, Drama & Theatre and Sociology & Criminology. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £16,750 at University of West London: Liverpool Hope University is about £1,520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £17,250 at University of West London: Liverpool Hope University is about £750 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 20 and Liverpool Hope University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Nutrition & Dietetics: £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £31,000 from University of West London. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 17 and Liverpool Hope University in 7, 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
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#1501
THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#108
1844
Established
1860
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 West London

89.3%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
27.1%

International

International student share

635
338

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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West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

38 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 West London

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Dance, Economics, Social Work, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Mathematics, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Psychology, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Social Sciences (General), Management, Performing Arts (General), Developmental & Educational Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

Liverpool Hope University is about £1,520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of West London
£17,250

Liverpool Hope University is about £750 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 West London

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    73%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Creative Writing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 West London

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of West London: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £16,750 at University of West London: Liverpool Hope University is about £1,520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £17,250 at University of West London: Liverpool Hope University is about £750 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 West London?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Music, Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Law, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing and 26 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £18,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Liverpool Hope University and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or University of West London offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 18 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature, History of Art & Design, History, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, English Language and 10 more.

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

University of West London teaches 30 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Physics and 22 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses