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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Huddersfield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University and University of Huddersfield are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship; University of Huddersfield on ranking, international, courses.

Robert Gordon University vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of Huddersfield both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Law. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £360 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 20 and University of Huddersfield in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £36,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £23,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 22 and University of Huddersfield in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#521
#801
THE World
#501
#81
Guardian UK
#51
1729
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Robert Gordon University

University of Huddersfield

87.9%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
18.2%

International

International student share

151
413

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
0

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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

40 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Architecture, Pharmacy, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Forensic Science, Social Work, Civil Engineering, Fine Art, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Journalism.

Only at Robert Gordon University

Only at University of Huddersfield

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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
University of Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £360 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Huddersfield

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    85%Satisfaction59%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction75%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction52%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Architecture

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Pharmacy

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    77%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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University of Huddersfield

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FAQ

Robert Gordon University vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Huddersfield cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £360 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 Robert Gordon University and University of Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Computer Science, Chemistry, Management, Nursing (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 28 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Huddersfield better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £22,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Robert Gordon University and 77% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Robert Gordon University or University of Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University of Huddersfield?

Robert Gordon University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Information & Library Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Psychology, Applied Computing, Biomedical Engineering, Cultural Studies, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics and 3 more.

What can you study at University of Huddersfield but not at Robert Gordon University?

University of Huddersfield teaches 36 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Education Studies, Music, Psychology (General), Biology, Software Engineering, English Literature, Biochemistry, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 28 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses