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London
Cambridge · QS World #6
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.
1/8
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Cambridge
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Richmond American University London is ahead on international.
Richmond American University London vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Cambridge both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being History, Business & Management (General) and Politics & International Relations. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Richmond American University London is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Richmond American University London is about £22,800 a year cheaper.
In Psychology (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Richmond American University London
University of Cambridge
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
13 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
University of Cambridge
History
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £32,440 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Politics & International Relations
Mathematics
Sociology & Criminology
Economics
Finance & Actuarial Science
Media & Film Studies
Computer Science
Psychology (General)
History of Art & Design
Software Engineering
Business Studies
Only at Richmond American University 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
- University of Cambridge
- £32,890
Richmond American University London is about £15,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
Richmond American University London is about £22,800 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
University of Cambridge
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,00082%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
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Richmond American University London vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Richmond American University London is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Richmond American University London is about £22,800 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 University of Cambridge?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: History, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), History of Art & Design, Software Engineering and 1 more.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at University of Cambridge?
Richmond American University London teaches 1 subject area that University of Cambridge does not, including Marketing.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Cambridge teaches 66 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Archaeology and 58 more.
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