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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

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

Queen Mary University of London and University of Portsmouth both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Politics & International Relations. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £11,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 29 and University of Portsmouth in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £40,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 16 and Queen Mary University of London in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#662
#134
THE World
#401
#35
Guardian UK
#55
1885
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

84.7%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
24.5%

International

International student share

622
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

55 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, General Engineering, Psychology (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physics, Ancient Languages, Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Linguistics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, English Language, Pharmacology, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, International Development, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Ecology & Conservation, Healthcare Science, Human Geography & Environment, Biology, Biotechnology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Planning & Housing.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £11,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

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 Portsmouth

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £11,550 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Dentistry, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 43 more.

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Queen Mary University of London and 88% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 26 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Medicine, English Studies, Chemistry, Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Specialities, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geography (General) and 18 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 29 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing and 21 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses