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Richmond American University London

London

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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.

2/9

Richmond American University London

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

7/9

Manchester

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Richmond American University London vs University of Manchester at a glance

Richmond American University London and University of Manchester both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Economics and Mathematics. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Richmond American University London is about £14,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £24,700 at University of Manchester: Richmond American University London is about £6,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Manchester is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London in 1, with 1 about level.

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
1972
Established
1824
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

University of Manchester

77.5%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£39,600
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

71.4%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

87.1%
40%

International

International student share

49
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.

Richmond American University London

21 countries · 87.1% international

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

Manchester

120 countries · 40% international

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

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

University of Manchester

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

Richmond American University London
£17,500
University of Manchester
£32,300

Richmond American University London is about £14,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Richmond American University London
£18,500
University of Manchester
£24,700

Richmond American University London is about £6,200 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

University of Manchester

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    65%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

Scholarships for International Students

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Richmond American 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

Richmond American University London vs University of Manchester: common questions

Is Richmond American University London or University of Manchester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Richmond American University London is about £14,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £24,700 at University of Manchester: Richmond American University London is about £6,200 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 University of Manchester?

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

Does Richmond American University London or University of Manchester offer more courses?

University of Manchester lists 1,041 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.

What can you study at University of Manchester but not at Richmond American University London?

University of Manchester teaches 102 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Management, Chemistry, Civil Engineering and 94 more.

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Richmond American University London49 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses