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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 West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

4/8

Open

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Open University and University of West London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Open University is ahead on ranking, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary; University of West London on established, employment, international, courses.

Open University vs University of West London at a glance

Open University and University of West London both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Music, Computer Science and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 12 and University of West London in 10. The widest gap is in Physics: £38,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £22,500 from University of West London. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 16 and University of West London in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
—
#801
THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#108
1969
Established
1860
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 West London

89.8%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
27.1%

International

International student share

337
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

36 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 West London

Also taught at both: Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Social Sciences (General), Information & Library Studies, Management, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Open University

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of West London
£17,250

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 West London

  • Music

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

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

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Physics

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Software Engineering

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs University of West London: common questions

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

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Music, Computer Science, Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Physics, Adult Nursing and 24 more.

Is Open University or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Open University and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

What can you study at Open University but not at University of West London?

Open University teaches 32 subject areas that University of West London does not, including History, Humanities, General Engineering, English Language, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment and 24 more.

What can you study at University of West London but not at Open University?

University of West London teaches 32 subject areas that Open University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics and 24 more.

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