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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

1/10

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool John Moores University is ahead on employment.

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and University of Aberdeen both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and English Studies. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Liverpool John Moores University is about £2,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Liverpool John Moores University is about £4,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 28 and Liverpool John Moores University in 1. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £18,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 17 and Liverpool John Moores University in 10, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#288
#501
THE World
#201
#61
Guardian UK
#22
1823
Established
1495
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 John Moores University

University of Aberdeen

86.1%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
18.8%

International

International student share

325
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
3

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 John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
VS

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

50 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 John Moores University

University of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Teacher Training, Forensic Science, Accounting, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Physical Geography & Climate, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, General Engineering, Music, Anatomy & Pathology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Planning & Housing, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Genetics & Genomics, Information Systems & Data Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacology, Information & Library Studies, Public Relations.

Only at Liverpool John Moores University

Only at University of Aberdeen

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 John Moores University
£18,250
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

Liverpool John Moores University is about £2,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

Liverpool John Moores University is about £4,750 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 John Moores University

University of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    87%Satisfaction100%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Management

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Anthropology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Civil Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

Deadline: N/A

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Liverpool John Moores University is about £2,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Liverpool John Moores University is about £4,750 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 John Moores University and University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, English Studies, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Anthropology, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, History, Computer Science and 38 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £26,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Liverpool John Moores University and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool John Moores University or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at University of Aberdeen?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 28 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Community & Specialist Nursing, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Architecture, Business & Management (General) and 20 more.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Liverpool John Moores University?

University of Aberdeen teaches 30 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages, Physics, Linguistics, Philosophy and 22 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses