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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/10

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

West London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on satisfaction.

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

UCL (University College London) and University of West London both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Music and Computer Science. UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £13,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £17,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 16 and University of West London in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £51,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £28,000 from University of West London. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 12 and UCL (University College London) in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
—
#22
THE World
#1201
#9
Guardian UK
#108
1826
Established
1860
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 West London

86.5%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
27.1%

International

International student share

1131
338

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%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

54 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 West London

Also taught at both: Law, Building & Construction, Planning & Housing, Management, Architecture, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Genetics & Genomics, Health & Social Care, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Pharmacology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Medicine, Nutrition & Dietetics, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information & Library Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Marketing, Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Writing, Marine Engineering & Technology, Performing Arts (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Arts (General).

Only at UCL (University College London)

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £13,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

UCL (University College London)
£34,700
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £17,450 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 West London

  • Computer Science

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £41,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £45,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction78%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Physics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Building & Construction

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 West London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £13,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £17,450 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 West London?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 42 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £28,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at UCL (University College London) and 85% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

UCL (University College London) teaches 55 subject areas that University of West London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, French, Geology & Earth Sciences, Italian, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 47 more.

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

University of West London teaches 14 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Human Resource Management, Business Information Systems and 6 more.

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