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London · Guardian UK #108
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
West London
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of West London 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 West London at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of West London both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Media & Film Studies and Marketing. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,250 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 4 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 West London
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%
West London
64 countries · 27.1% international
- 🇮🇳India47.8%
- 🌐Nepal33.1%
- 🇨🇳China2%
- 🇺🇸United States1.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
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 West London
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Marketing
Computer Science
Business & Management (General)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Sociology & Criminology
Mathematics
Politics & International Relations
Psychology (General)
Software Engineering
Economics
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 West London
- £16,750
University of West London is about £750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of West London
- £17,250
University of West London is about £1,250 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 West London
Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50092%Satisfaction88%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00077%Satisfaction94%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50079%Satisfaction92%Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50085%Satisfaction88%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50082%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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Richmond American University London vs University of West London: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of West London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,250 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 West London?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Software Engineering and Economics.
Does Richmond American University London or University of West London offer more courses?
University of West London lists 338 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 West London?
Richmond American University London teaches 2 subject areas that University of West London does not, including History and History of Art & Design.
What can you study at University of West London but not at Richmond American University London?
University of West London teaches 56 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing and 48 more.
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