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Richmond American University London

London

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

VS

5/7

South Wales

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of South Wales leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Richmond American University London vs University of South Wales at a glance

Richmond American University London and University of South Wales both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Marketing. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £600 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 5 and Richmond American University London in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#83
1972
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

77.5%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£39,600
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

71.4%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

87.1%
22%

International

International student share

49
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
23

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

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

11 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 South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

University of South Wales is about £1,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Richmond American University London
£18,500
University of South Wales
£17,900

University of South Wales is about £600 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 South Wales

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction94%
  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction90%
  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    79%Satisfaction94%
  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    77%Satisfaction82%
  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    65%Satisfaction90%
  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

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Richmond American University London

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University of South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Richmond American University London vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £600 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and History.

Does Richmond American University London or University of South Wales offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?

Richmond American University London teaches 3 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Economics, History of Art & Design and Mathematics.

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

University of South Wales teaches 52 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Healthcare Science, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and 44 more.

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