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Regent's University London

London

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

Regent's University London

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Manchester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Regent's University London is ahead on satisfaction, international.

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

Regent's University London and University of Manchester both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Management and Mathematics. Regent's University London offers 71 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Regent's University London is higher in 2 and University of Manchester in 2. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Regent's University London, against £21,000 from University of Manchester. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Manchester is higher in 6 and Regent's University London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
1984
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Manchester

86%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£28,800
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

66.7%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

69.7%
40%

International

International student share

71
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

Manchester

120 countries · 40% international

  • 🇨🇳China51%
  • 🇮🇳India7.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

17 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 Manchester

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Counselling & Psychotherapy.

Only at Regent's University London

Only at University of Manchester

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 Manchester
£32,300

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

Postgraduate

Regent's University London
No data
University of Manchester
£24,700

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 Manchester

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    75%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£44,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

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Regent's University London

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University of Manchester

Spärck AI Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Sadler Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

The Bason Family Bursary

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Accommodation Bursary

£2,050

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

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

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

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Management, Mathematics, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Architecture and 5 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Regent's University London, and £30,500 from University of Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Regent's University London and 92% at University of Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Manchester lists 1,041 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 Manchester?

Regent's University London teaches 2 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Film Production & Cinematography.

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

University of Manchester teaches 99 subject areas that Regent's University London does not, including Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering and 91 more.

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Regent's University London71 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses