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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 Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

1/7

Open

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Strathclyde

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Open University is ahead on satisfaction.

Open University vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

Open University and University of Strathclyde both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Computer Science. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 12 and University of Strathclyde in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £43,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £32,000 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 8 and University of Strathclyde in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#230
#801
THE World
#351
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Guardian UK
#25
1969
Established
1796
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 Strathclyde

89.8%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
18.8%

International

International student share

337
541

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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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, French, Social Work, Statistics, Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Management, Software Engineering, Design & Fashion, Human Geography & Environment, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied & General Science, Creative Writing, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

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 Strathclyde

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

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

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • English Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • General Engineering

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Physics

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), History, Education Studies, Mathematics, English Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Physics, Sociology & Criminology and 29 more.

Is Open University or University of Strathclyde better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Open University and 94% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Strathclyde offer more courses?

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

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

Open University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including English Language, Computing & IT, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Philosophy, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General) and 19 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 26 subject areas that Open University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Naval Architecture and 18 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses