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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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.

3/10

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

University of Bedfordshire vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Economics and Media & Film Studies. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of Bedfordshire is about £6,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 18 and University of Bedfordshire in 3, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £32,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 17 and University of East Anglia UEA in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#381
#1001
THE World
#251
#99
Guardian UK
#27
1882
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
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 Bedfordshire

University of East Anglia UEA

88.1%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
14.3%

International

International student share

306
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
36

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.

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%
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East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

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 Bedfordshire

University of East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Pharmacology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 Bedfordshire
£16,900
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,100

University of Bedfordshire is about £6,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire yet.

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 Bedfordshire

University of East Anglia UEA

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    95%Satisfaction79%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    99%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bedfordshire

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University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of Bedfordshire is about £6,200 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 Bedfordshire and University of East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Economics, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment and 28 more.

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of East Anglia UEA better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £32,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University of Bedfordshire and 85% at University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Bedfordshire or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

What can you study at University of Bedfordshire but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

University of Bedfordshire teaches 19 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, English Language, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biotechnology and 11 more.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at University of Bedfordshire?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 37 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including English Literature, History of Art & Design, History, Management, Mathematics, International Development, Ancient Languages, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 29 more.

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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses