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Regent's University London

London

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University of Essex

Colchester · QS World #438

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/7

Regent's University London

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Essex

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Essex leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Regent's University London is ahead on international.

Regent's University London vs University of Essex at a glance

Regent's University London and University of Essex both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, History of Art & Design and Business Studies. Regent's University London offers 71 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Regent's University London is higher in 6 and University of Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £22,500 three years after graduating from Regent's University London, against £17,000 from University of Essex. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Regent's University London is higher in 4 and University of Essex in 3, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#438
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#44
1984
Established
1964
No
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.

Regent's University London

University of Essex

86%
87.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,800
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

66.7%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

69.7%
33.7%

International

International student share

71
748

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
30

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.

Regent's University London

73 countries · 69.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India16.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey7.9%
  • 🇮🇹Italy6%
  • 🇺🇸United States6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.1%
VS

Essex

97 countries · 33.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India21.2%
  • 🇨🇳China11.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.4%

Subjects

18 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.

Regent's University London

University of Essex

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies.

Only at Regent's University London

Only at University of Essex

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

Regent's University London
No data
University of Essex
£21,500

We do not have reliable international fee data for Regent's University London yet.

Postgraduate

Regent's University London
No data
University of Essex
£23,880

We do not have reliable international fee data for Regent's University 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.

Regent's University London

University of Essex

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction75%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    75%Satisfaction84%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction75%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction84%

Scholarships for International Students

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Regent's University London

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University of Essex

Access Essex Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme 2026-27 (Masters plus PhD)

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Essex MBA Dean's Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Research EU Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Regent's University London vs University of Essex: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Regent's University London and University of Essex?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, History of Art & Design, Business Studies, Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Mathematics, Marketing, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Management and 6 more.

Is Regent's University London or University of Essex better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Regent's University London, and £27,000 from University of Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Regent's University London and 83% at University of Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Regent's University London or University of Essex offer more courses?

University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and Regent's University London lists 71 courses.

What can you study at Regent's University London but not at University of Essex?

Regent's University London teaches 1 subject area that University of Essex does not, including Architecture.

What can you study at University of Essex but not at Regent's University London?

University of Essex teaches 56 subject areas that Regent's University London does not, including History, Economics, Philosophy, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, English Literature, Journalism and 48 more.

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Regent's University London71 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Essex748 courses · 30 scholarshipsBrowse Courses