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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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West of Scotland
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland on courses.
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and University of the West of Scotland have one subject area in common, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine offers 15 courses across 2 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,900 a year at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £8,620 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 the West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
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 the West of Scotland
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
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 the West of Scotland
- £16,280
University of the West of Scotland is about £8,620 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 the West of Scotland
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,900 a year at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £8,620 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 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 the West of Scotland?
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine teaches 1 subject area that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Medicine.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 48 subject areas that Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Applied Psychology and 40 more.
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