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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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University of St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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

VS

9/10

St Andrews

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews 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 St Andrews at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and University of St Andrews both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being History, Economics and Politics & International Relations. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Liverpool John Moores University is about £11,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: Liverpool John Moores University is about £8,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 15 and Liverpool John Moores University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £51,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews is higher in 13 and Liverpool John Moores University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#115
#501
THE World
#162
#61
Guardian UK
#3
1823
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 John Moores University

University of St Andrews

86.1%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
46.1%

International

International student share

325
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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 John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

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

St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

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

Subjects

34 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: Law, Anthropology, Physical Geography & Climate, Childhood & Youth Studies, Statistics, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Human Geography & Environment, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Environmental Sciences.

Only at Liverpool John Moores 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 John Moores University
£18,250
University of St Andrews
£30,160

Liverpool John Moores University is about £11,910 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of St Andrews
£27,200

Liverpool John Moores University is about £8,950 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 St Andrews

  • History

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Mathematics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£36,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Biology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    78%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Chemistry

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    70%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    80%SatisfactionNo data

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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 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 John Moores University vs University of St Andrews: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Liverpool John Moores University is about £11,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: Liverpool John Moores University is about £8,950 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: History, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Biology, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Management, Business Studies and 22 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of St Andrews better for History?

History graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £28,500 from University of St Andrews. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Liverpool John Moores 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 John Moores University or University of St Andrews offer more courses?

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 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 St Andrews?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 44 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Community & Specialist Nursing and 36 more.

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

University of St Andrews teaches 30 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, History of Art & Design, Theology & Religious Studies and 22 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of St Andrews1,157 courses · 62 scholarshipsBrowse Courses