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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 Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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

Sussex

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 Sussex is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment.

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

Queen Mary University of London and University of Sussex both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Law and Mathematics. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Sussex is about £5,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 24 and University of Sussex in 4. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £40,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £28,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 13 and University of Sussex in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#273
#134
THE World
#201
#35
Guardian UK
#31
1885
Established
1961
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 Sussex

84.7%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
25.3%

International

International student share

622
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
2

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

Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

53 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical Specialities, Genetics & Genomics, Biochemistry, Drama & Theatre, Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Biology, Geography (General), International Development, Philosophy, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Linguistics, General Engineering, Liberal Arts, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Language, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Ancient Languages, Design & Fashion, Public Health & Epidemiology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Applied Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Physical Geography & Climate, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

University of Sussex is about £5,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Sussex
£23,500

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 Sussex

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

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

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Physics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

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

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Sussex is about £5,950 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Economics, Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Computer Science, Physics, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), History, Business & Management (General) and 41 more.

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

Economics graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £30,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Queen Mary University of London and 87% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sussex lists 463 courses.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 28 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Pharmacology, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and 20 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 23 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Anthropology, Social Work, American & Comparative Studies, History of Art & Design, Journalism, Creative Writing and 15 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses