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Richmond American University London

London

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/9

Richmond American University London

scored higher in 1 category

VS

8/9

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international.

Richmond American University London vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Richmond American University London and UCL (University College London) both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Mathematics and Business & Management (General). Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Richmond American University London is about £12,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Richmond American University London is about £16,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 3 and Richmond American 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
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
1972
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Richmond American University London

UCL (University College London)

77.5%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£39,600
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

71.4%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

87.1%
51.9%

International

International student share

49
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
18

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.

Richmond American University London

21 countries · 87.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India39.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States27.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🌐Nepal2.5%
VS

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

14 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.

Richmond American University London

UCL (University College London)

Only at UCL (University College London)

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

Richmond American University London
£17,500
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

Richmond American University London is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Richmond American University London
£18,500
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Richmond American University London is about £16,200 a year cheaper.

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.

Richmond American University London

UCL (University College London)

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£38,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction73%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£38,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Richmond American University London

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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Richmond American University London vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Richmond American University London or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Richmond American University London is about £12,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Richmond American University London is about £16,200 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 Richmond American University London and UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Psychology (General), Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, History, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Software Engineering and 2 more.

Does Richmond American University London or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Richmond American University London?

UCL (University College London) teaches 95 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, French, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 87 more.

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Richmond American University London49 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses