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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Twickenham

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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

Plymouth

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham and University of Plymouth both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology and Business Studies. St Mary's University, Twickenham offers 202 courses across 32 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £720 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, St Mary's University, Twickenham is higher in 10 and University of Plymouth in 1, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £31,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, against £19,500 from University of Plymouth. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 8 and St Mary's University, Twickenham in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
1850
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Plymouth

87.5%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.1%
11.9%

International

International student share

202
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
10

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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Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Medicine.

Only at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Plymouth yet.

Postgraduate

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£18,780
University of Plymouth
£19,500

St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £720 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 Plymouth

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    75%Satisfaction74%

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    76%Satisfaction83%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £720 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Law, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Management, Politics & International Relations, History and 12 more.

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Plymouth better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, and £22,500 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at St Mary's University, Twickenham and 83% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

St Mary's University, Twickenham teaches 8 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Theology & Religious Studies, Journalism, Teacher Training, Philosophy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Liberal Arts and English Literature.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 54 subject areas that St Mary's University, Twickenham does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Physical Geography & Climate and 46 more.

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St Mary's University, Twickenham202 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses