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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Portsmouth

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool John Moores University is ahead on established, employment.

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and University of Portsmouth both teach 57 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Liverpool John Moores University is about £350 a year cheaper.

Of the 42 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 40 and Liverpool John Moores University in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £30,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 20 and Liverpool John Moores University in 17, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#662
#501
THE World
#401
#61
Guardian UK
#55
1823
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 John Moores University

University of Portsmouth

86.1%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
24.5%

International

International student share

325
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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 John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

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

96 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

57 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, General Engineering, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Mathematics, History, Teacher Training, Economics, Journalism, Nursing (General), Creative Writing, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Work, Software Engineering, Biology, Music, Pharmacy, Anatomy & Pathology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Planning & Housing, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science, Business Information Systems, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology.

Only at Liverpool John Moores 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 John Moores University
£18,250
University of Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

Liverpool John Moores University is about £350 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 Portsmouth

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    78%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

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

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    79%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 42 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 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

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Liverpool John Moores University is about £350 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 57 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Management, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering and 45 more.

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

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Liverpool John Moores University and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Community & Specialist Nursing, English Studies, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing and 13 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 27 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Ancient Languages, English Language, English Literature, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing, Dentistry, International Development and 19 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses