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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Twickenham

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

St Mary's

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Portsmouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). St Mary's University, Twickenham is ahead on established, satisfaction.

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham and University of Portsmouth both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. St Mary's University, Twickenham offers 202 courses across 32 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, St Mary's University, Twickenham is higher in 8 and University of Portsmouth in 8, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £31,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, against £21,000 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, St Mary's University, Twickenham is higher in 10 and University of Portsmouth in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
1850
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

87.5%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.1%
24.5%

International

International student share

202
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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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Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

27 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: History, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Psychology, English Literature, Public Health & Epidemiology, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Drama & Theatre, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£18,780
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

About the same.

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 Portsmouth

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    73%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    76%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Teacher Training

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction68%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth, so the two cost about the same. 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Education Studies, Law, Management, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies and 15 more.

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Portsmouth better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at St Mary's University, Twickenham and 86% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

St Mary's University, Twickenham teaches 5 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Philosophy, Liberal Arts and Medicine.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 57 subject areas that St Mary's University, Twickenham does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Resource Management and 49 more.

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St Mary's University, Twickenham202 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses