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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 Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

0/7

Open

scored higher in 0 categories

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7/7

Dundee

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 7 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Open University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Open University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Open University and University of Dundee both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 17 and University of Dundee in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £32,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £24,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 12 and Open University in 8, 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
#447
#801
THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#37
1969
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.

Open University

University of Dundee

89.8%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
17.8%

International

International student share

337
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

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

75 countries · 17.8% international

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

Subjects

38 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Social Work, Education Studies, English Studies, Nursing (General), Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, General Engineering, Physics, Management, Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Geography (General), Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science, Applied & General Science, Creative Writing, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Open 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

Open University
No data
University of Dundee
£23,150

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Dundee
£23,700

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 Dundee

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    91%Satisfaction97%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    95%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    89%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Humanities

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Philosophy

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Economics, Psychology (General), History, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Humanities, Sociology & Criminology, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy and 26 more.

Is Open University or University of Dundee better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Open University and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

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

Open University teaches 30 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Computing & IT, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General) and 22 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 32 subject areas that Open University does not, including Dentistry, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Medicine, Forensic Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering and 24 more.

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