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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 Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

2/7

Open

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Huddersfield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses). Open University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.

Open University vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Open University and University of Huddersfield both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Education Studies and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 23 and University of Huddersfield in 4, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £38,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £21,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 20 and University of Huddersfield in 5, 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
#521
#801
THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#51
1969
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

89.8%
81.8%

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%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
18.2%

International

International student share

337
413

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

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

45 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Social Work, Health & Social Care, Mathematics, Biology, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Computing & IT, Economics, English Literature, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, Teacher Training, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management, Linguistics, Mental Health Nursing, Natural Sciences, Statistics, Applied & General Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Personal & Professional Development, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Studies.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

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 Huddersfield

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    91%Satisfaction72%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Nursing (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Management

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Computer Science, Education Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, History, Psychology (General), Music, Chemistry, Nursing (General), Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 33 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £29,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Open University and 72% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

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

Open University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Business & Management (General), Humanities, English Language, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Philosophy and 15 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 31 subject areas that Open University does not, including Business Studies, Marketing, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Forensic Science and 23 more.

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