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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Twickenham

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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.

4/7

St Mary's

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

Bradford

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

St Mary's University, Twickenham leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). University of Bradford is ahead on international, courses, scholarship.

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham and University of Bradford both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Computer Science. St Mary's University, Twickenham offers 202 courses across 32 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £16,890 at University of Bradford, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £3,080 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, St Mary's University, Twickenham is higher in 7 and University of Bradford in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £28,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, against £18,500 from University of Bradford. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bradford is higher in 4 and St Mary's University, Twickenham in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#497
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#64
1850
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Bradford

87.5%
82.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.1%
25.1%

International

International student share

202
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
23

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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Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

Subjects

17 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 Bradford

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890

About the same.

Postgraduate

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£18,780
University of Bradford
£15,700

University of Bradford is about £3,080 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 Bradford

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    76%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction97%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

St Mary's University, Twickenham

The Simmie Awards 2026

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £16,890 at University of Bradford, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £3,080 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 Bradford?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Management, Politics & International Relations, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology and 5 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, and £19,500 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at St Mary's University, Twickenham and 87% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bradford lists 211 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 Bradford?

St Mary's University, Twickenham teaches 15 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Education Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Journalism, Teacher Training, History and 7 more.

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

University of Bradford teaches 32 subject areas that St Mary's University, Twickenham does not, including Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 24 more.

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St Mary's University, Twickenham202 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Bradford211 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses