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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
scored higher in 1 category
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Reading
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and University of Reading are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is ahead on scholarship; University of Reading on courses.
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine vs University of Reading at a glance
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and University of Reading have one subject area in common, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine offers 15 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,900 a year at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and £26,450 at University of Reading: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is about £1,550 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
University of Reading
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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 School of Tropical Medicine
No published data on international students
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
Subjects
1 subject 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 School of Tropical Medicine
University of Reading
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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 School of Tropical Medicine
- No data
- University of Reading
- £25,850
We do not have reliable international fee data for Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine yet.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- £24,900
- University of Reading
- £26,450
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is about £1,550 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLiverpool School of Tropical Medicine
LSTM Future Leaders in Global Health Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Dec 2026
Northern Futures Bursary
20%
Deadline: N/A
LSTM Career Development Scholarships
£400
Deadline: N/A
University of Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine vs University of Reading: common questions
Is Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,900 a year at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and £26,450 at University of Reading: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is about £1,550 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 School of Tropical Medicine and University of Reading?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine lists 15 courses.
What can you study at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine but not at University of Reading?
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine teaches 1 subject area that University of Reading does not, including Medicine.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine?
University of Reading teaches 69 subject areas that Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics and 61 more.
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