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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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Open University

None · THE World #801

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The University of Law

London

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Open

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

4/7

Law

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Law leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary). Open University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, courses.

Open University vs The University of Law at a glance

Open University and The University of Law both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas.

In Law, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Open University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 3 and The University of Law in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#801
THE World
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Guardian UK
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1969
Established
1876
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Open University

The University of Law

89.8%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£32,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
23.7%

International

International student share

337
125

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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
VS

Law

87 countries · 23.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%

Subjects

11 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.

Open University

The University of Law

Only at Open University

Only at The University of Law

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

Open University
No data
The University of Law
£17,200

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
The University of Law
£19,600

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

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.

Open University

The University of Law

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction82%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs The University of Law: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and The University of Law?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Accounting, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering and Mental Health Nursing.

Is Open University or The University of Law better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £23,000 from The University of Law. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Open University and 89% at The University of Law. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or The University of Law offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and The University of Law lists 125 courses.

What can you study at Open University but not at The University of Law?

Open University teaches 57 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Computer Science, History, Humanities, General Engineering, Mathematics, Education Studies, Social Work, English Language and 49 more.

What can you study at The University of Law but not at Open University?

The University of Law teaches 2 subject areas that Open University does not, including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Business Studies.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Law125 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses