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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 Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

8/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

3/11

Reading

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Queen Mary University of London and University of Reading both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Law and Mathematics. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 19 and University of Reading in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £40,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £25,000 from University of Reading. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 12 and University of Reading in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#196
#134
THE World
#201
#35
Guardian UK
#33
1885
Established
1892
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Reading

84.7%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
18%

International

International student share

622
448

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

51 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Philosophy, Biochemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Management, Pharmacology, Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Information & Library Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Medical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, English Language, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Linguistics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Physical Geography & Climate, Planning & Housing, Civil Engineering, Biology, Human Resource Management, Biotechnology, Sport & Exercise Sciences.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

University of Reading is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Reading
£26,450

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 Reading

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Marketing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    74%Satisfaction76%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £3,600 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Economics, Law, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), History, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Chemistry, Marketing, Computer Science and 39 more.

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

Economics graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £32,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Queen Mary University of London and 82% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Reading lists 448 courses.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 30 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Medicine, Dentistry, English Studies, Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Specialities, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering and 22 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 19 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Agriculture & Land Management, Food Science, Archaeology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Teacher Training, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacy and 11 more.

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Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses