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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.
3/8
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Greater Manchester
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greater Manchester leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on established, international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Greater Manchester both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £1,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 3 and Richmond American University London in 0.
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 Greater Manchester
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%
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
Subjects
8 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 Greater Manchester
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Politics & International Relations
Finance & Actuarial Science
Sociology & Criminology
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 Greater Manchester
- £17,500
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University of Greater Manchester is about £1,000 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 Greater Manchester
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,00082%Satisfaction86%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00091%Satisfaction98%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£14,00077%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
Richmond American University London vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £1,000 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 Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science and Sociology & Criminology.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 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 Greater Manchester?
Richmond American University London teaches 6 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Marketing, Business Studies, Economics, History, History of Art & Design and Mathematics.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 48 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Law, Computing & IT and 40 more.
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