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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 East London

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Open

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

4/8

East London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Open University and University of East London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Open University is ahead on ranking, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary; University of East London on established, employment, international, courses.

Open University vs University of East London at a glance

Open University and University of East London both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Computer Science. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 20 and University of East London in 4. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £43,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £26,500 from University of East London. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 10 and University of East London in 9, 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
#1001
#801
THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#111
1969
Established
1892
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 East London

89.8%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
49.4%

International

International student share

337
386

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

37 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 East London

Also taught at both: Management, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Open University

Only at University of East London

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 East London
£15,560

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of East London
£17,220

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 East London

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction100%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • General Engineering

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction96%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs University of East London: common questions

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

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Law, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Work, Computing & IT and 25 more.

Is Open University or University of East London better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £31,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Open University and 100% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of East London offer more courses?

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

What can you study at Open University but not at University of East London?

Open University teaches 31 subject areas that University of East London does not, including History, Humanities, English Language, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Philosophy and 23 more.

What can you study at University of East London but not at Open University?

University of East London teaches 27 subject areas that Open University does not, including Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 19 more.

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