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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 Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

2/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Oxford

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Queen Mary University of London is ahead on employment, scholarship.

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

Queen Mary University of London and University of Oxford both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and History. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 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 £43,600 at University of Oxford: Queen Mary University of London is about £14,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 21 and Queen Mary University of London in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £30,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 14 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
#4
#134
THE World
#1
#35
Guardian UK
#1
1885
Established
1096
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 Oxford

84.7%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
37.2%

International

International student share

622
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

54 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemistry, Business & Management (General), Genetics & Genomics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Biochemistry, Statistics, Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Materials Science, Pharmacology, Geography (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Biology, Philosophy, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Public Health & Epidemiology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Design & Fashion, English Language, English Literature, Geology & Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Information & Library Studies, International Development, Physical Geography & Climate, Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Queen Mary University of London is about £14,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Oxford
£38,430

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 Oxford

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Medicine

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    81%Satisfaction97%

  • Eastern European Languages

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction96%

  • German & Scandinavian Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • French

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    79%Satisfaction96%

  • Physics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Queen Mary University of London is about £14,150 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Law, Economics, History, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Medicine, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Clinical Specialities and 42 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £52,500 from University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 27 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Dentistry, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 19 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 25 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Classical Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Italian, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, Music, Anthropology and 17 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses