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Reading · QS World #196
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.
2/8
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Reading
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs University of Reading at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Reading both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Economics. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £25,850 at University of Reading: Richmond American University London is about £8,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £26,450 at University of Reading: Richmond American University London is about £7,950 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London in 3.
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 Reading
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%
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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 Reading
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
4 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Economics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Marketing
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
History
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Mathematics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Business Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Media & Film Studies
Computer Science
History of Art & Design
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 Reading
- £25,850
Richmond American University London is about £8,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Reading
- £26,450
Richmond American University London is about £7,950 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 Reading
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£35,50091%Satisfaction77%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£38,50065%Satisfaction83%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00079%Satisfaction76%Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50085%Satisfaction92%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00082%Satisfaction83%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£39,50092%Satisfaction79%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data77%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Richmond American University London vs University of Reading: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £25,850 at University of Reading: Richmond American University London is about £8,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £26,450 at University of Reading: Richmond American University London is about £7,950 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Marketing, History, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and 1 more.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?
Richmond American University London teaches 1 subject area that University of Reading does not, including Software Engineering.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Reading teaches 57 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Building & Construction, Law, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, English Literature, Philosophy, Management, Design & Fashion and 49 more.
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