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Swansea · QS #322
Hertfordshire · QS #851
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 11 datapoints
We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/11
Swansea
scored higher in 6 categories
5/11
Hertfordshire
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Swansea University leads in 6 of 11 key metrics (ranking, established, courses, scholarship). But University of Hertfordshire has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Swansea University
University of Hertfordshire
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (15m)
Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Swansea
73 countries · 14.1% international
- 🇮🇳India25.4%
- 🇨🇳China12.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8.2%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.9%
Hertfordshire
77 countries · 57.5% international
- 🇮🇳India44.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
- 🇨🇳China1.8%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveSwansea University
History and Heritage Studies: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with Museum Wales (RS950)
100%
Deadline: N/A
History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with The National Archives (RS948)
100%
Deadline: N/A
History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship in History with Museum Wales (RS949)
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Deadline: N/A
PhD Studentship in Sustainable Fusion Steels: Whole Lifecycle Design of Tokamak Vacuum Vessel Steels (RS964)
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Deadline: N/A
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships 2025/26
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Deadline: N/A
University of Hertfordshire
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