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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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University of Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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.

8/9

Aberdeen

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

Winchester

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Winchester is ahead on employment.

University of Aberdeen vs University of Winchester at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of Winchester both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Anthropology. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £4,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £5,550 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 Winchester in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £31,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £20,500 from University of Winchester. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 14 and University of Winchester in 2.

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
#106
1495
Established
1840
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 Winchester

89.2%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
5.1%

International

International student share

597
131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
1

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

Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

26 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 Winchester

Also taught at both: Theology & Religious Studies, Accounting, Philosophy, Forensic Science, Music, Marketing, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Nutrition & Dietetics.

Only at University of Aberdeen

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

University of Winchester is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
University of Winchester
£17,450

University of Winchester is about £5,550 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 Winchester

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Anthropology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Archaeology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction53%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Aberdeen vs University of Winchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £4,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £5,550 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 Winchester?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Law, Management, Anthropology, Economics, History, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Archaeology and 14 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £21,000 from University of Winchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Aberdeen and 88% at University of Winchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 54 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including English Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering, Mathematics and 46 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 16 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, English Literature, Geography (General), Social Work, Adult Nursing, Business & Management (General), Children's Nursing and 8 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Winchester131 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses