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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

7/9

Aberdeen

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

West London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on employment, international.

University of Aberdeen vs University of West London at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of West London both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Law, Music and Business Studies. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £4,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £5,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 12 and University of West London in 3. The widest gap is in Accounting: £29,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £22,500 from University of West London. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 11 and University of West London 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
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#201
THE World
#1201
#22
Guardian UK
#108
1495
Established
1860
No
Russell Group
No
—
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 West London

89.2%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
27.1%

International

International student share

597
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

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

Subjects

40 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 West London

Also taught at both: Accounting, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Forensic Science, Genetics & Genomics, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Planning & Housing, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of Aberdeen

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

University of Aberdeen
£20,800
University of West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £4,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £5,750 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 West London

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    100%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction78%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Education Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction70%

  • Physics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 West London

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FAQ

University of Aberdeen vs University of West London: common questions

Is University of Aberdeen or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £4,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £5,750 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 West London?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Law, Music, Business Studies, Economics, Management, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography and 28 more.

Is University of Aberdeen or University of West London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £22,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Aberdeen and 85% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Aberdeen or University of West London offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at University of West London?

University of Aberdeen teaches 40 subject areas that University of West London does not, including English Studies, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, History, Ancient Languages and 32 more.

What can you study at University of West London but not at University of Aberdeen?

University of West London teaches 28 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 20 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses