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Salford · QS World #1001
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.
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Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Salford
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Salford 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 Salford at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Salford both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Marketing. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £790 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Salford 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 Salford
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%
Salford
63 countries · 19.1% international
- 🇮🇳India34.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
- 🌐Kuwait3.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%
Subjects
12 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 Salford
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
31 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Marketing
Media & Film Studies
Computer Science
Politics & International Relations
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Finance & Actuarial Science
Mathematics
Software Engineering
History
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 Salford
- £17,040
University of Salford is about £460 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Salford
- £17,710
University of Salford is about £790 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 Salford
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50091%Satisfaction74%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50092%Satisfaction99%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50079%Satisfaction71%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00077%Satisfaction91%Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00085%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50082%Satisfaction79%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00065%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
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Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships
£8,160
Deadline: N/A
Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships
£7,100
Deadline: N/A
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
IFY Excellence Scholarship
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Richmond American University London vs University of Salford: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Salford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £790 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 Salford?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering and History.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Salford offer more courses?
University of Salford lists 305 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 Salford?
Richmond American University London teaches 2 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Economics and History of Art & Design.
What can you study at University of Salford but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Salford teaches 60 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 52 more.
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