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Sunderland · Guardian UK #86
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
Sunderland
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sunderland leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs University of Sunderland at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Sunderland both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Marketing, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,500 at University of Sunderland, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £1,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London in 1, with 1 about level.
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 Sunderland
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%
Sunderland
56 countries · 36.5% international
- 🌐Nepal29.5%
- 🇮🇳India17.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%
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 Sunderland
Marketing
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
Business Studies
Computer Science
Finance & Actuarial Science
Psychology (General)
Software Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Economics
Mathematics
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 Sunderland
- £17,500
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of Sunderland
- £17,000
University of Sunderland is about £1,500 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 Sunderland
Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00079%Satisfaction91%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00091%Satisfaction92%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,00077%Satisfaction93%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00092%Satisfaction91%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00065%Satisfaction85%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00082%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
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Richmond American University London vs University of Sunderland: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Sunderland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,500 at University of Sunderland, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £1,500 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 Sunderland?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Marketing, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Economics and Mathematics.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Sunderland offer more courses?
University of Sunderland lists 193 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 Sunderland?
Richmond American University London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Politics & International Relations, History and History of Art & Design.
What can you study at University of Sunderland but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Sunderland teaches 45 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry and 37 more.
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