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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

3/10

Middlesex

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Reading

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Middlesex University is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Middlesex University vs University of Reading at a glance

Middlesex University and University of Reading both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Economics. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Middlesex University is about £8,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Middlesex University is about £8,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 14 and Middlesex University in 3. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £23,000 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex University is higher in 9 and University of Reading in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#196
#501
THE World
#201
#74
Guardian UK
#33
1878
Established
1892
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.

Middlesex University

University of Reading

87.4%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
18%

International

International student share

294
448

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

35 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Accounting, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies, International Development, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Drama & Theatre, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biotechnology, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Middlesex University

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Middlesex University is about £8,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
University of Reading
£26,450

Middlesex University is about £8,850 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 Reading

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction76%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    71%Satisfaction79%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    85%Satisfaction76%

  • Accounting

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Middlesex University

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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

Middlesex University vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Middlesex University is about £8,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Middlesex University is about £8,850 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Law, Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Management and 23 more.

Is Middlesex University or University of Reading better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Middlesex University and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Middlesex University or University of Reading offer more courses?

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Middlesex University lists 294 courses.

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

Middlesex University teaches 30 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Information Systems, Medicine, Social Work, Software Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 22 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 35 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including History, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, English Literature, Philosophy, Food Science, Information & Library Studies and 27 more.

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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses