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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
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.
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
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%
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
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Marketing
Media & Film Studies
Software Engineering
Finance & Actuarial Science
Business Studies
Computer Science
Politics & International Relations
Sociology & Criminology
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 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)£19,00091%Satisfaction94%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50082%Satisfaction90%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00079%Satisfaction94%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00077%Satisfaction82%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00065%Satisfaction90%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00092%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRichmond American University London
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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
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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