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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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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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.

3/9

Open

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Brighton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Brighton leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Open University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, courses.

Open University vs University of Brighton at a glance

Open University and University of Brighton both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 21 and University of Brighton in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £43,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £31,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 20 and University of Brighton in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#901
#801
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#68
1969
Established
1858
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

University of Brighton

89.8%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
14.3%

International

International student share

337
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
22

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

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

46 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

University of Brighton

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Politics & International Relations, Biology, Computing & IT, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Economics, English Literature, History of Art & Design, Music, Teacher Training, Human Resource Management, Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Statistics, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Geology & Earth Sciences.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Brighton

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
University of Brighton
£17,250

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Brighton
£18,790

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

University of Brighton

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction74%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • General Engineering

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Open University

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University of Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Brighton: common questions

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

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, History, Humanities, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Social Work and 34 more.

Is Open University or University of Brighton better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £28,000 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Open University and 81% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Brighton offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

What can you study at Open University but not at University of Brighton?

Open University teaches 22 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including English Language, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, International Development, Linguistics and 14 more.

What can you study at University of Brighton but not at Open University?

University of Brighton teaches 25 subject areas that Open University does not, including Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, Aerospace Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 17 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses