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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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.

7/10

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

East London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool John Moores University leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on satisfaction, international, courses.

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of East London at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and University of East London both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £2,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,030 a year cheaper.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 20 and University of East London in 15, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £32,500 from University of East London. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 25 and Liverpool John Moores University in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#1001
#501
THE World
#1001
#61
Guardian UK
#111
1823
Established
1892
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 John Moores University

University of East London

86.1%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
49.4%

International

International student share

325
386

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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 John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

55 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 East London

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Architecture, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Nursing (General), Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Psychology, Journalism, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Music, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Information & Library Studies, Midwifery.

Only at Liverpool John Moores University

Only at University of East 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 John Moores University
£18,250
University of East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £2,690 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £1,030 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 East London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction95%

  • Management

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction99%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 40 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 East London

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FAQ

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of East London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £2,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,030 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 East London?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Management and 43 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of East London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £20,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Liverpool John Moores University and 84% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool John Moores University or University of East London offer more courses?

University of East London lists 386 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 East London?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 23 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Community & Specialist Nursing, English Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Forensic Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Anthropology and 15 more.

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

University of East London teaches 9 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre, Dance, Biomedical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Geology & Earth Sciences and 1 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses