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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

8/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Hertfordshire is ahead on employment, international.

University of Aberdeen vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of Hertfordshire both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £5,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 14 and University of Hertfordshire in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £31,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £22,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 17 and University of Hertfordshire in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#288
QS World
#851
#201
THE World
#601
#22
Guardian UK
#69
1495
Established
1952
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Aberdeen

University of Hertfordshire

89.2%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
57.5%

International

International student share

597
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
VS

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

46 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 of Aberdeen

University of Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Music, Philosophy, Accounting, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Medicine, Pharmacology, Public Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biology, Computing & IT, Nutrition & Dietetics, Creative Writing, Heritage & Conservation.

Only at University of Aberdeen

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 of Aberdeen
£20,800
University of Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £5,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £5,000 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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Hertfordshire

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    77%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    100%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Mathematics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Education Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction97%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    71%Satisfaction67%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Hertfordshire

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FAQ

University of Aberdeen vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

Is University of Aberdeen or University of Hertfordshire cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £5,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £5,000 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 University of Aberdeen and University of Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Mathematics, History, Education Studies and 34 more.

Is University of Aberdeen or University of Hertfordshire better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £23,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Aberdeen and 89% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Aberdeen or University of Hertfordshire offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at University of Hertfordshire?

University of Aberdeen teaches 34 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including English Studies, Management, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages and 26 more.

What can you study at University of Hertfordshire but not at University of Aberdeen?

University of Hertfordshire teaches 40 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geography (General), Pharmacy and 32 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses