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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Aberdeen

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Sussex

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sussex is ahead on ranking, employment, international.

University of Aberdeen vs University of Sussex at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of Sussex both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Economics. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Aberdeen is about £2,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Aberdeen is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 23 and University of Aberdeen in 3, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £28,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 18 and University of Sussex in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#288
QS World
#273
#201
THE World
#201
#22
Guardian UK
#31
1495
Established
1961
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 Sussex

89.2%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
25.3%

International

International student share

597
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
2

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

Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

52 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Philosophy, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ancient Languages, Human Geography & Environment, Teacher Training, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Linguistics, Theology & Religious Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Marketing, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Health & Social Care, History of Art & Design, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemistry, Ecology & Conservation, General Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Genetics & Genomics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Creative Writing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Anatomy & Pathology, Computing & IT, Liberal Arts, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of Aberdeen

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

University of Aberdeen is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
University of Sussex
£23,500

University of Aberdeen is about £500 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 Sussex

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • English Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Anthropology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    77%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    100%Satisfaction84%

  • Physics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Management

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Aberdeen vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Aberdeen is about £2,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Aberdeen is about £500 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, English Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Business Studies, Physics, Psychology (General), Management, Mathematics and 40 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £27,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Aberdeen and 90% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sussex lists 463 courses.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 28 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Celtic Studies, Civil Engineering, Scottish Gaelic, Forensic Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Archaeology and 20 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 24 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), International Development, Social Work, American & Comparative Studies, Journalism, Clinical Specialities, Drama & Theatre and 16 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses