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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Twickenham

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

1/7

St Mary's

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Aberdeen

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). St Mary's University, Twickenham is ahead on employment.

St Mary's University, Twickenham vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

St Mary's University, Twickenham and University of Aberdeen both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Management. St Mary's University, Twickenham offers 202 courses across 32 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £3,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £4,220 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 6 and St Mary's University, Twickenham in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £28,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, against £23,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 8 and St Mary's University, Twickenham in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
1850
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham

University of Aberdeen

87.5%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.1%
18.8%

International

International student share

202
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
3

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.

St Mary's

56 countries · 18.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.1%
  • 🇮🇳India11.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.3%
  • 🌐Nepal4.6%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland4.2%
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Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

24 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.

St Mary's University, Twickenham

University of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Nutrition & Dietetics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Liberal Arts, Anatomy & Pathology, Medicine, Marketing, Creative Writing.

Only at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Only at University of Aberdeen

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£17,100
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£18,780
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £4,220 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.

St Mary's University, Twickenham

University of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    75%Satisfaction100%

  • Management

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Education Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Teacher Training

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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St Mary's University, Twickenham

The Simmie Awards 2026

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

St Mary's University, Twickenham vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £3,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £4,220 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 St Mary's University, Twickenham and University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Management, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, History, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies and 12 more.

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, and £26,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at St Mary's University, Twickenham and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and St Mary's University, Twickenham lists 202 courses.

What can you study at St Mary's University, Twickenham but not at University of Aberdeen?

St Mary's University, Twickenham teaches 8 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Journalism, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Drama & Theatre, English Literature and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at St Mary's University, Twickenham?

University of Aberdeen teaches 56 subject areas that St Mary's University, Twickenham does not, including English Studies, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages and 48 more.

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St Mary's University, Twickenham202 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses