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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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

Aberdeen

scored higher in 9 categories

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1/10

Huddersfield

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Huddersfield is ahead on employment.

University of Aberdeen vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of Huddersfield both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Law, Education Studies and Management. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £4,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 21 and University of Huddersfield in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £31,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £18,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 18 and University of Huddersfield in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#288
QS World
#521
#201
THE World
#501
#22
Guardian UK
#51
1495
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Huddersfield

89.2%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
18.2%

International

International student share

597
413

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%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

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

Subjects

48 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Forensic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Mathematics, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Biology, Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Biochemistry, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT, Genetics & Genomics, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Creative Writing, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Human Resource Management.

Only at University of Aberdeen

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

University of Aberdeen
£20,800
University of Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £4,300 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 Huddersfield

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Management

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    100%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    77%Satisfaction72%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    75%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 Huddersfield

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FAQ

University of Aberdeen vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £4,300 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Law, Education Studies, Management, Business Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Chemical Engineering, English Studies, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Politics & International Relations and 36 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £20,000 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Aberdeen and 85% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 32 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages, Physics, Philosophy, Scottish Gaelic and 24 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 28 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Architecture, Software Engineering, English Literature, Adult Nursing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Creative Arts (General) and 20 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses