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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 Chichester

Chichester · Guardian UK #102

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/6

Open

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

Chichester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Chichester leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international). Open University is ahead on graduate salary, courses.

Open University vs University of Chichester at a glance

Open University and University of Chichester both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 12 and University of Chichester in 2. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £26,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £14,500 from University of Chichester. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 8 and University of Chichester in 7, with 2 about level.

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
#102
1969
Established
1839
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Open University

University of Chichester

89.8%
90.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
87.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
3.3%

International

International student share

337
209

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%
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Chichester

17 countries · 3.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
  • 🌐Gibraltar4.8%

Subjects

30 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 Chichester

Also taught at both: Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Adult Nursing, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Chichester

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 Chichester
£16,800

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Chichester
£15,840

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 Chichester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction58%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
    90%Satisfaction100%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction81%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Chichester: common questions

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

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Psychology (General), Social Work, Education Studies, General Engineering and 18 more.

Is Open University or University of Chichester better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Open University, and £24,000 from University of Chichester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Open University and 93% at University of Chichester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Chichester offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chichester lists 209 courses.

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

Open University teaches 38 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Humanities, Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment and 30 more.

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

University of Chichester teaches 14 subject areas that Open University does not, including Dance, Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Journalism and 6 more.

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