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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 Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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.

5/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

6/11

Bath

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). Queen Mary University of London is ahead on ranking, established, international, courses.

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

Queen Mary University of London and University of Bath both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Mathematics and Politics & International Relations. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £32,000 at University of Bath: Queen Mary University of London is about £2,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 16 and Queen Mary University of London in 3. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £40,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £29,000 from University of Bath. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 13 and Queen Mary University of London in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#125
#134
THE World
#251
#35
Guardian UK
#7
1885
Established
1966
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Bath

84.7%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
23.8%

International

International student share

622
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
25

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

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

39 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 Bath

Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, International Development, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Biology, Statistics, Biotechnology, French, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

Only at University of Bath

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 Bath
£32,000

Queen Mary University of London is about £2,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Bath
£29,500

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 Bath

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£45,500
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Physics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemistry

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    92%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Biochemistry

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £32,000 at University of Bath: Queen Mary University of London is about £2,550 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 Bath?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Economics, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Medicine, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General) and 27 more.

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of Bath better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £45,500 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Queen Mary University of London and 86% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bath lists 303 courses.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 42 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Law, Dentistry, English Studies, History, Biomedical Engineering, Genetics & Genomics, Media & Film Studies, Clinical Specialities and 34 more.

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

University of Bath teaches 10 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Social Sciences (General), Architecture, Business Information Systems, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Work and 2 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bath303 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses