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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 Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

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.

3/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

8/11

Cambridge

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). Queen Mary University of London is ahead on employment, courses, scholarship.

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

Queen Mary University of London and University of Cambridge both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Law and Mathematics. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Queen Mary University of London is about £3,440 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 15 and Queen Mary University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £59,500 from University of Cambridge. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 12 and Queen Mary University of London in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#6
#134
THE World
#3
#35
Guardian UK
#2
1885
Established
1209
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 Cambridge

84.7%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
32.2%

International

International student share

622
336

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

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

Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%

Subjects

52 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 Cambridge

Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Geography (General), Aerospace Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Sociology & Criminology, Materials Science, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Pharmacology, Biology, Eastern European Languages, Education Studies, Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy, Statistics, Ancient Languages, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Biotechnology, International Development, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Civil Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Heritage & Conservation, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

Only at University of Cambridge

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 Cambridge
£32,890

Queen Mary University of London is about £3,440 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Cambridge
£41,300

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 Cambridge

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£59,500
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£49,000
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Medicine

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£47,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£63,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • General Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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 Cambridge

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Queen Mary University of London is about £3,440 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 Cambridge?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Economics, Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Medicine, Biological Sciences (General), History, Dentistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Clinical Specialities and 40 more.

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

Economics graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £59,500 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Queen Mary University of London and 86% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cambridge lists 336 courses.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 29 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Biomedical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Liberal Arts, Materials Engineering, Accounting and 21 more.

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

University of Cambridge teaches 27 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Archaeology, Architecture, Theology & Religious Studies, Anatomy & Pathology, Veterinary Medicine, Celtic Studies and 19 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses