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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/12

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 10 categories

VS

2/12

Greenwich

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Greenwich is ahead on TEF, scholarship.

UCL (University College London) vs University of Greenwich at a glance

UCL (University College London) and University of Greenwich both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Ancient Languages and Psychology (General). UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £11,820 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £15,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 23 and University of Greenwich in 4. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £51,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 15 and University of Greenwich in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
#791
#22
THE World
#601
#9
Guardian UK
#79
1826
Established
1890
Yes
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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Greenwich

86.5%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
34.6%

International

International student share

1131
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
19

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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
VS

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

53 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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Greenwich

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Law, History, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Healthcare Science, Linguistics, Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Marketing, Pharmacology, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Landscape Architecture & Design, Pharmacy, English Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Creative Writing, Music, English Literature, Clinical & Health Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at UCL (University College London)

Only at University of Greenwich

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

UCL (University College London)
£29,800
University of Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £11,820 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

UCL (University College London)
£34,700
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Greenwich is about £15,250 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.

UCL (University College London)

University of Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Ancient Languages

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction78%

  • Mathematics

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    73%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Management

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £45,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction100%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£37,750
    81%Satisfaction81%

  • Architecture

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    95%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

UCL (University College London) vs University of Greenwich: common questions

Is UCL (University College London) or University of Greenwich cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £11,820 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £15,250 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 UCL (University College London) and University of Greenwich?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Computer Science, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and 41 more.

Is UCL (University College London) or University of Greenwich better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at UCL (University College London) and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does UCL (University College London) or University of Greenwich offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at University of Greenwich?

UCL (University College London) teaches 56 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, French, Geology & Earth Sciences, Planning & Housing, Italian and 48 more.

What can you study at University of Greenwich but not at UCL (University College London)?

University of Greenwich teaches 19 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Human Resource Management, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Applied Psychology, Food & Beverage Studies, Social Work and 11 more.

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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses