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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 Suffolk

Ipswich · Guardian UK #98

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.

5/7

Open

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

2/7

Suffolk

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Open University vs University of Suffolk at a glance

Open University and University of Suffolk both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 15 and University of Suffolk in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computing & IT: £38,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £20,000 from University of Suffolk. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Suffolk is higher in 10 and Open University in 6, 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
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#801
THE World
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Guardian UK
#98
1969
Established
2007
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 Suffolk

89.8%
88.4%

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%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
3.8%

International

International student share

337
115

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

Suffolk

15 countries · 3.8% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
  • 🇮🇳India19.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%

Subjects

30 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 Suffolk

Also taught at both: Biology, Design & Fashion, Human Resource Management, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Accounting, Ancient Languages, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Suffolk

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 Suffolk
£15,690

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Suffolk
£15,210

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 Suffolk

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction98%

  • Health & Social Care

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Computing & IT

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Suffolk: common questions

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

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, History, Psychology (General), Education Studies, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 18 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £20,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Open University and 93% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Suffolk offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.

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

Open University teaches 38 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Humanities, Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment and 30 more.

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

University of Suffolk teaches 19 subject areas that Open University does not, including Medical Imaging, Ecology & Conservation, Community & Specialist Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering, Business Studies, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science and 11 more.

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