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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 Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

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.

4/7

Open

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Open University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of Wolverhampton is ahead on established, employment, international.

Open University vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

Open University and University of Wolverhampton both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 21 and University of Wolverhampton in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £33,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £20,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 12 and University of Wolverhampton 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
#1001
#801
THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#85
1969
Established
1827
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Open University

University of Wolverhampton

89.8%
87.4%

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%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
16.1%

International

International student share

337
270

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

Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

38 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Management, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Teacher Training, Biology, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

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 Wolverhampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    93%Satisfaction67%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction89%

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 Wolverhampton: common questions

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

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, History, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, General Engineering, Social Work, Design & Fashion and 26 more.

Is Open University or University of Wolverhampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Open University, and £21,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Open University and 89% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Wolverhampton offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses.

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

Open University teaches 30 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Humanities, Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment and 22 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 30 subject areas that Open University does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Architecture, Forensic Science, Aerospace Engineering and 22 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses