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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 Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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.

2/8

Open

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Greenwich

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greenwich leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Open University is ahead on satisfaction, courses.

Open University vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Open University and University of Greenwich both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 14 and University of Greenwich in 13, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Information Systems & Data Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 13 and University of Greenwich in 7, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#791
#801
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#79
1969
Established
1890
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 Greenwich

89.8%
84.6%

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%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
34.6%

International

International student share

337
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

41 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Design & Fashion, Economics, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Environmental Sciences, Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Music, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Ancient Languages, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Nursing (General), Statistics, Adult Nursing, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, English Studies, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Greenwich
£19,450

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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    91%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Management

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Biology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Open University

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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, History, Mathematics, Education Studies, General Engineering, Psychology (General), Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 29 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Open University and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Greenwich offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

Open University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Humanities, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Computing & IT, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Human Geography & Environment and 19 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 31 subject areas that Open University does not, including Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Healthcare Science, Biochemistry, Architecture, Building & Construction and 23 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses