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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 Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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

Plymouth

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, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Plymouth is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

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

Queen Mary University of London and University of Plymouth both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Mathematics. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £10,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 27 and University of Plymouth in 2. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £40,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £26,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 15 and Queen Mary University of London in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#691
#134
THE World
#501
#35
Guardian UK
#56
1885
Established
1862
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 Plymouth

84.7%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
11.9%

International

International student share

622
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
10

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

50 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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Media & Film Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General), Statistics, Biological Sciences (General), Civil Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, General Engineering, Management, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Applied Psychology, Medical Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biology, Human Resource Management, Heritage & Conservation.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

University of Plymouth is about £10,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Plymouth
£19,500

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 Plymouth

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Medicine

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Dentistry

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    79%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £10,250 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Law, Economics, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Medicine, Dentistry, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies and 38 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £21,500 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Queen Mary University of London and 84% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Plymouth lists 310 courses.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 31 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Specialities, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Pharmacology, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Materials Engineering and 23 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 28 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Adult Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marine Engineering & Technology, Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography and 20 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses