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Reading · QS World #196
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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University Centre Askham Bryan
scored higher in 1 category
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Reading
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Askham Bryan is ahead on scholarship.
University Centre Askham Bryan vs University of Reading at a glance
University Centre Askham Bryan and University of Reading both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science and Ecology & Conservation. University Centre Askham Bryan offers 24 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at University Centre Askham Bryan and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre Askham Bryan is about £11,350 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 2 and University Centre Askham Bryan in 0. The widest gap is in Agriculture & Land Management: £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Askham Bryan, against £29,500 from University of Reading. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Askham Bryan is higher in 2 and University of Reading in 0.
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.
University Centre Askham Bryan
University of Reading
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
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 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
University Centre Askham Bryan
No published data on international students
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
Subjects
5 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.
University Centre Askham Bryan
University of Reading
Agriculture & Land Management
7 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Animal Science
Ecology & Conservation
Zoology & Animal Biology
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Only at University Centre Askham Bryan
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
- University Centre Askham Bryan
- £14,500
- University of Reading
- £25,850
University Centre Askham Bryan is about £11,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Askham Bryan
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Askham Bryan yet.
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.
University Centre Askham Bryan
University of Reading
Agriculture & Land Management
£17,000Salary (3 years)£29,50092%Satisfaction83%Animal Science
£18,500Salary (3 years)£30,00096%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Askham Bryan
Care-Experienced Students Support Package
£750
Deadline: N/A
UCAB Bursary
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hardship Fund
£500
Deadline: N/A
University of Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Askham Bryan vs University of Reading: common questions
Is University Centre Askham Bryan or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at University Centre Askham Bryan and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre Askham Bryan is about £11,350 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 University Centre Askham Bryan and University of Reading?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Is University Centre Askham Bryan or University of Reading better for Agriculture & Land Management?
Agriculture & Land Management graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Askham Bryan, and £29,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University Centre Askham Bryan and 83% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Askham Bryan or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Askham Bryan lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Askham Bryan but not at University of Reading?
University Centre Askham Bryan teaches 2 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Natural Sciences.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at University Centre Askham Bryan?
University of Reading teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre Askham Bryan does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics and 57 more.
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