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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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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

4/11

Aberdeen

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Aberdeen is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, employment.

Queen Mary University of London vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Queen Mary University of London and University of Aberdeen both teach 58 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Mathematics. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £8,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 24 and University of Aberdeen in 2, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £32,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £24,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 19 and Queen Mary University of London in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#288
#134
THE World
#201
#35
Guardian UK
#22
1885
Established
1495
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Aberdeen

84.7%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
18.8%

International

International student share

622
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
3

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.

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%
VS

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

58 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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: German & Scandinavian Studies, Education Studies, Physics, Ancient Languages, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Linguistics, Accounting, Chemistry, Genetics & Genomics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Philosophy, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Liberal Arts, Social Policy & Public Policy, Spanish & Portuguese, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, General Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Biotechnology, Heritage & Conservation, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Planning & Housing, Sport & Exercise Sciences.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

Only at University of Aberdeen

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

Queen Mary University of London
£29,450
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

University of Aberdeen is about £8,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London 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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    82%Satisfaction100%

  • Medicine

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • French

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction95%

  • History

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Queen Mary University of London vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £8,650 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Queen Mary University of London and University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 58 subject areas: Law, Economics, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Business Studies, Medicine, Finance & Actuarial Science, Chemical Engineering, French, History, Computer Science and 46 more.

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £26,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Queen Mary University of London and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Queen Mary University of London or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at University of Aberdeen?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 23 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Geography (General), Biological Sciences (General) and 15 more.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Queen Mary University of London?

University of Aberdeen teaches 22 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Anthropology, Celtic Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Teacher Training, Scottish Gaelic, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Health & Social Care and 14 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses