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Hatfield · QS World #851
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.
2/7
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Hertfordshire
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Hertfordshire leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Hertfordshire both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Business Studies. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £500 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London in 2, with 1 about level.
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 Hertfordshire
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%
Hertfordshire
77 countries · 57.5% international
- 🇮🇳India44.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
- 🇨🇳China1.8%
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 Hertfordshire
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Computer Science
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
25 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Marketing
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,250 (UG)
Mathematics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Finance & Actuarial Science
History
Software Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Economics
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 Hertfordshire
- £15,500
University of Hertfordshire is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Hertfordshire
- £18,000
University of Hertfordshire is about £500 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 Hertfordshire
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50091%Satisfaction85%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50092%Satisfaction91%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50079%Satisfaction90%Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,50085%Satisfaction95%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00082%Satisfaction86%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00077%Satisfaction77%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50065%Satisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
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Richmond American University London vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Hertfordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £500 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 Hertfordshire?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Business Studies, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Software Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 1 more.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Hertfordshire offer more courses?
University of Hertfordshire lists 468 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 Hertfordshire?
Richmond American University London teaches 1 subject area that University of Hertfordshire does not, including History of Art & Design.
What can you study at University of Hertfordshire but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Hertfordshire teaches 73 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology and 65 more.
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