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Richmond American University London

London

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University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

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.

2/8

Richmond American University London

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Westminster

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Westminster, London 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 Westminster, London at a glance

Richmond American University London and University of Westminster, London both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and Marketing. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London, 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 £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Westminster, London 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.

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#107
1972
Established
1838
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Westminster, London

77.5%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£39,600
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

71.4%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

87.1%
30.3%

International

International student share

49
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

Subjects

13 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 Westminster, London

Only at Richmond American University London

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

About the same.

Postgraduate

Richmond American University London
£18,500
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

University of Westminster, London is about £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 Westminster, London

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction69%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    65%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

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Richmond American University London

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University of Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Richmond American University London vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

Is Richmond American University London or University of Westminster, London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London, 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 £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Software Engineering, Economics, History and 1 more.

Does Richmond American University London or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

University of Westminster, London lists 322 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 Westminster, London?

Richmond American University London teaches 1 subject area that University of Westminster, London does not, including Mathematics.

What can you study at University of Westminster, London but not at Richmond American University London?

University of Westminster, London teaches 51 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Law, Design & Fashion, Architecture, Planning & Housing, Film Production & Cinematography, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 43 more.

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Richmond American University London49 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses