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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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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.

1/8

Open

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Portsmouth

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Open University is ahead on satisfaction.

Open University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Open University and University of Portsmouth both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 24 and University of Portsmouth in 14, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £43,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £30,000 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 27 and University of Portsmouth in 7, 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
#662
#801
THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
1969
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

89.8%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
24.5%

International

International student share

337
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

50 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Language, Social Work, Teacher Training, Economics, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Ancient Languages, Computing & IT, English Literature, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Environmental Sciences, International Development, Linguistics, Music, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Combined & General Studies, Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Applied & General Science, Applied Psychology, Biology, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Geology & Earth Sciences.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

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 Portsmouth

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • General Engineering

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Open University

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Education Studies, History, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and 38 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Open University and 82% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

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

Open University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Humanities, Philosophy, Health & Social Care, Classical Studies, History of Art & Design, Natural Sciences, Office Administration, Statistics and 10 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 34 subject areas that Open University does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Civil Engineering and 26 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses