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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

2/9

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Dundee

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Nottingham Trent University is ahead on established, employment.

Nottingham Trent University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Nottingham Trent University and University of Dundee both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Nottingham Trent University is about £5,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Nottingham Trent University is about £5,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 13 and Nottingham Trent University in 11, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Physics: £27,000 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, against £34,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 20 and Nottingham Trent University in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#639
QS World
#447
#601
THE World
#301
#42
Guardian UK
#37
1843
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Nottingham Trent University

University of Dundee

87.2%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
17.8%

International

International student share

462
498

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%
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Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

49 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.

Nottingham Trent University

University of Dundee

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Physics, Business & Management (General), English Studies, Forensic Science, Nursing (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Education Studies, Social Work, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Architecture, Marketing, Business Information Systems, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fine Art, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geography (General), Mental Health Nursing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Creative Writing.

Only at Nottingham Trent University

Only at University of Dundee

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

Nottingham Trent University
£17,950
University of Dundee
£23,150

Nottingham Trent University is about £5,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Nottingham Trent University
£18,300
University of Dundee
£23,700

Nottingham Trent University is about £5,400 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.

Nottingham Trent University

University of Dundee

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    89%Satisfaction74%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    84%Satisfaction97%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    80%Satisfaction98%

  • History

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Nottingham Trent University vs University of Dundee: common questions

Is Nottingham Trent University or University of Dundee cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Nottingham Trent University is about £5,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Nottingham Trent University is about £5,400 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 Nottingham Trent University and University of Dundee?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Economics, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Ecology & Conservation, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Biomedical Sciences and 37 more.

Is Nottingham Trent University or University of Dundee better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Nottingham Trent University and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Nottingham Trent University or University of Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses.

What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at University of Dundee?

Nottingham Trent University teaches 32 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Chemistry, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Music, Animal Science, Technology & Logistics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Journalism and 24 more.

What can you study at University of Dundee but not at Nottingham Trent University?

University of Dundee teaches 21 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Dentistry, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Medicine, Anatomy & Pathology, Anthropology, Biology, Planning & Housing and 13 more.

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Nottingham Trent University462 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses