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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

4/11

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

7/11

Oxford

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary). UCL (University College London) is ahead on employment, international, courses, scholarship.

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

UCL (University College London) and University of Oxford both teach 76 subject areas, the largest being German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages and Childhood & Youth Studies. UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £43,600 at University of Oxford: UCL (University College London) is about £13,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £38,430 at University of Oxford: UCL (University College London) is about £3,730 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 26 and UCL (University College London) in 2. The widest gap is in Law: £41,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 20 and UCL (University College London) in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
#4
#22
THE World
#1
#9
Guardian UK
#1
1826
Established
1096
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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 Oxford

86.5%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
37.2%

International

International student share

1131
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

76 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Economics, Physics, English Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Linguistics, Clinical Specialities, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Business & Management (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Law, Anthropology, Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Management, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Building & Construction, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Statistics, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Geography (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Music, Anatomy & Pathology, Education Studies, Materials Science, Social Sciences (General), Welsh Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Pharmacology, Software Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Computing & IT, Genetics & Genomics, Medicine, Information & Library Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Landscape Architecture & Design, English Language, English Literature, Film Production & Cinematography, History of Art & Design, American & Comparative Studies, Business Studies, Humanities, International Development, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Arts (General).

Only at UCL (University College London)

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

UCL (University College London) is about £13,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

UCL (University College London)
£34,700
University of Oxford
£38,430

UCL (University College London) is about £3,730 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 Oxford

  • German & Scandinavian Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Eastern European Languages

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Ancient Languages

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    78%Satisfaction94%

  • Classical Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • French

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Italian

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £43,600 at University of Oxford: UCL (University College London) is about £13,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £38,430 at University of Oxford: UCL (University College London) is about £3,730 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 76 subject areas: German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, French, Italian, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Computer Science and 64 more.

Is UCL (University College London) or University of Oxford better for German & Scandinavian Studies?

German & Scandinavian Studies graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £32,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at UCL (University College London) and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University of Oxford lists 642 courses.

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

UCL (University College London) teaches 33 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Planning & Housing, Architecture, Dentistry, Mechanical Engineering, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biotechnology and 25 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 3 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Social Work and Celtic Studies.

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