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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

11/12

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 11 categories

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1/12

Huddersfield

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Huddersfield is ahead on TEF.

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

UCL (University College London) and University of Huddersfield both teach 60 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £12,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £16,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 23 and University of Huddersfield in 5. The widest gap is in Economics: £45,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £19,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 19 and University of Huddersfield in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
#521
#22
THE World
#501
#9
Guardian UK
#51
1826
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

86.5%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
18.2%

International

International student share

1131
413

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
0

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%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

60 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Architecture, Music, Law, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, History, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Archaeology, Clinical Specialities, Information Systems & Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Dentistry, Linguistics, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Fine Art, Pharmacy, Statistics, Mental Health Nursing, Computing & IT, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Accounting, English Literature, Film Production & Cinematography, Genetics & Genomics, Pharmacology, Creative Arts (General), English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Creative Writing.

Only at UCL (University College London)

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £12,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

UCL (University College London)
£34,700
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £16,000 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 Huddersfield

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    80%Satisfaction72%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Management

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Chemistry

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £45,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction95%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    73%Satisfaction67%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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 Huddersfield

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £12,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £16,000 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 60 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry and 48 more.

Is UCL (University College London) or University of Huddersfield better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £41,500 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £17,000 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at UCL (University College London) and 94% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses.

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

UCL (University College London) teaches 49 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, French, Business & Management (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Planning & Housing, Italian and 41 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 16 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Drama & Theatre, Social Work, Teacher Training, Children's Nursing, Applied & General Science and 8 more.

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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses