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Nottingham · QS World #97
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.
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Richmond American University London
scored higher in 1 category
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Nottingham
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham 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 University of Nottingham at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Nottingham both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Business & Management (General). Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Richmond American University London is about £15,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Richmond American University London is about £12,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Nottingham is higher in 4 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 Nottingham
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%
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
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 Nottingham
Computer Science
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £24,700 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,700 (UG)
Economics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Mathematics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £24,700 (UG)
History
Marketing
Sociology & Criminology
History of Art & Design
Business Studies
Only at Richmond American University London
Only at University of Nottingham
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
Richmond American University London is about £15,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
Richmond American University London is about £12,300 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 Nottingham
Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,50085%Satisfaction88%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50077%Satisfaction88%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£33,50065%Satisfaction79%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50082%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRichmond American University London
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Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Richmond American University London vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Nottingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Richmond American University London is about £15,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Richmond American University London is about £12,300 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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Mathematics, History, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, History of Art & Design and 1 more.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?
Richmond American University London teaches 1 subject area that University of Nottingham does not, including Software Engineering.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Nottingham teaches 85 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 77 more.
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