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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 Greenwich

London · QS World #791

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/12

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

4/12

Greenwich

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of Greenwich is ahead on TEF, employment, international, scholarship.

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

Queen Mary University of London and University of Greenwich both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Mathematics. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £11,470 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 23 and University of Greenwich in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £40,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 13 and Queen Mary University of London in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#791
#134
THE World
#601
#35
Guardian UK
#79
1885
Established
1890
Yes
Russell Group
No
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 Greenwich

84.7%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
34.6%

International

International student share

622
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

45 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Management, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Pharmacology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Healthcare Science, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Accounting, Design & Fashion, Biology, Linguistics, Statistics, Applied Psychology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Ancient Languages, Environmental Sciences, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Literature.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £11,470 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Greenwich
£19,450

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 Greenwich

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction100%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • Marketing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • History

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction78%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£37,750
    83%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £11,470 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Law, Economics, Mathematics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, History, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering and 33 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £25,500 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Queen Mary University of London and 85% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 36 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Engineering, Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Specialities, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Geography (General) and 28 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 27 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Architecture, Building & Construction, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography and 19 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses