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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Twickenham

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University of St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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

St Andrews

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews 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 St Andrews at a glance

St Mary's University, Twickenham and University of St Andrews both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being History, Politics & International Relations and Theology & Religious Studies. St Mary's University, Twickenham offers 202 courses across 32 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £13,060 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £8,420 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 6 and St Mary's University, Twickenham in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Management: £24,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, against £37,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews is higher in 4 and St Mary's University, Twickenham in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#115
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THE World
#162
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Guardian UK
#3
1850
Established
1413
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 St Andrews

87.5%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.1%
46.1%

International

International student share

202
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
62

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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St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
  • 🇨🇳China9%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4%
  • 🇮🇳India4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

Subjects

21 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: Medicine, Finance & Actuarial Science, Creative Writing, English Literature, Liberal Arts, Marketing.

Only at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Only at University of St Andrews

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 St Andrews
£30,160

St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £13,060 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£18,780
University of St Andrews
£27,200

St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £8,420 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 St Andrews

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    98%Satisfaction97%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction97%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    76%Satisfaction84%

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 St Andrews

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

100%

Deadline: May 2026

University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £13,060 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £8,420 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: History, Politics & International Relations, Theology & Religious Studies, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Teacher Training, Philosophy, Psychology (General), Management, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Education Studies and 9 more.

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of St Andrews better for History?

History graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, and £28,500 from University of St Andrews. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at St Mary's University, Twickenham and 97% at University of St Andrews. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 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 St Andrews?

St Mary's University, Twickenham teaches 11 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Anatomy & Pathology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting and 3 more.

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

University of St Andrews teaches 43 subject areas that St Mary's University, Twickenham does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, Economics, History of Art & Design and 35 more.

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St Mary's University, Twickenham202 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of St Andrews1,157 courses · 62 scholarshipsBrowse Courses