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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 St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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.

5/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

6/11

St Andrews

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Queen Mary University of London is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, employment, graduate salary.

Queen Mary University of London vs University of St Andrews at a glance

Queen Mary University of London and University of St Andrews both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being French, Economics and German & Scandinavian Studies. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Queen Mary University of London is about £710 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 15 and Queen Mary University of London 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 £27,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews is higher in 18 and Queen Mary University of London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#115
#134
THE World
#162
#35
Guardian UK
#3
1885
Established
1413
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 St Andrews

84.7%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
46.1%

International

International student share

622
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
62

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

St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
  • 🇨🇳China9%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4%
  • 🇮🇳India4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

Subjects

44 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: Biology, Psychology (General), Spanish & Portuguese, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Philosophy, Management, Physics, Statistics, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Geology & Earth Sciences, Liberal Arts, Human Geography & Environment, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Ecology & Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology, English Literature, Sociology & Criminology, Heritage & Conservation, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

Only at University of St Andrews

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 St Andrews
£30,160

Queen Mary University of London is about £710 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of St Andrews
£27,200

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 St Andrews

  • French

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    79%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • German & Scandinavian Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Ancient Languages

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    95%Satisfaction100%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£36,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Medicine

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Geography (General)

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Eastern European Languages

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 St Andrews

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

100%

Deadline: May 2026

University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Queen Mary University of London vs University of St Andrews: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Queen Mary University of London is about £710 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: French, Economics, German & Scandinavian Studies, History, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Law, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Medicine, Geography (General) and 32 more.

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of St Andrews better for French?

French graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £29,500 from University of St Andrews. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Queen Mary University of London and 95% at University of St Andrews. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Queen Mary University of London or University of St Andrews offer more courses?

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 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 St Andrews?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 37 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Dentistry, Biomedical Engineering, Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Specialities, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology and 29 more.

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

University of St Andrews teaches 20 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, Italian, Classical Studies, History of Art & Design, Theology & Religious Studies, Teacher Training, Anthropology, Asian Languages & Studies and 12 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of St Andrews1,157 courses · 62 scholarshipsBrowse Courses