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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool John Moores University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses.

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

Liverpool John Moores University and University of West London both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Music, Business Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 23 and Liverpool John Moores University in 7, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Information Systems & Data Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £33,000 from University of West London. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 24 and Liverpool John Moores University in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
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#501
THE World
#1201
#61
Guardian UK
#108
1823
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 John Moores University

University of West London

86.1%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
27.1%

International

International student share

325
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

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

Subjects

54 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 West London

Also taught at both: Mathematics, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Genetics & Genomics, Management, Games Design & Computer Animation, Nursing (General), Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Economics, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacology, Planning & Housing, Politics & International Relations, Children's Nursing, Information & Library Studies, Marine Engineering & Technology, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Performing Arts (General), Social Work, Developmental & Educational Psychology.

Only at Liverpool John Moores 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 John Moores University
£18,250
University of West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £1,000 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 West London

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Civil Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    78%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    78%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

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

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    78%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 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 West London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,000 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 West London?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Music, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Education Studies and 42 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Liverpool John Moores 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 John Moores University or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 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 West London?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 24 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, English Studies, Chemistry, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology and 16 more.

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

University of West London teaches 14 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Biological Sciences (General), Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Medicine, Dance and 6 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses