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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/12

Middlesex

scored higher in 1 category

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11/12

Oxford

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Middlesex University is ahead on employment.

Middlesex University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Middlesex University and University of Oxford both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Business & Management (General). Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Middlesex University is about £26,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Middlesex University is about £20,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 6 and Middlesex University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £20,000 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 4 and Middlesex University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#4
#501
THE World
#1
#74
Guardian UK
#1
1878
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Middlesex University

University of Oxford

87.4%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
37.2%

International

International student share

294
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
VS

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

36 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.

Middlesex University

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Medicine, Anatomy & Pathology, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Computing & IT, Education Studies, Management, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fine Art, Human Geography & Environment, Clinical & Health Psychology, International Development.

Only at Middlesex University

Only at University of Oxford

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

Middlesex University
£17,200
University of Oxford
£43,600

Middlesex University is about £26,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
University of Oxford
£38,430

Middlesex University is about £20,830 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.

Middlesex University

University of Oxford

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • General Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

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Middlesex University

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

Middlesex University vs University of Oxford: common questions

Is Middlesex University or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Middlesex University is about £26,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Middlesex University is about £20,830 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 Middlesex University and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 24 more.

Is Middlesex University or University of Oxford better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £52,500 from University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Middlesex University or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Middlesex University lists 294 courses.

What can you study at Middlesex University but not at University of Oxford?

Middlesex University teaches 29 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Accounting and 21 more.

What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Middlesex University?

University of Oxford teaches 43 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 35 more.

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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses