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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

East London

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, courses). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on ranking, established, graduate salary.

University of Bedfordshire vs University of East London at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of East London both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Design & Fashion. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,340 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East London is higher in 18 and University of Bedfordshire in 11, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £33,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £24,000 from University of East London. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 19 and University of Bedfordshire in 15, 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
#1001
#1001
THE World
#1001
#99
Guardian UK
#111
1882
Established
1892
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 London

88.1%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
49.4%

International

International student share

306
386

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

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

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

46 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 London

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Music, Adult Nursing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Human Geography & Environment, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

Only at University of East 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 Bedfordshire
£16,900
University of East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £1,340 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of East London
£17,220

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 London

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    93%Satisfaction100%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Human Resource Management

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction99%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of East London: common questions

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of East London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,340 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 London?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Accounting, Business Studies and 34 more.

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of East London better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £31,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Bedfordshire and 100% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Bedfordshire or University of East London offer more courses?

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 13 subject areas that University of East London does not, including English Language, Biological Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Children's Nursing, Forensic Science, Philosophy, Social Sciences (General), Community & Specialist Nursing and 5 more.

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

University of East London teaches 18 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Civil Engineering, Management, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre, Dance, Biochemistry and 10 more.

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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses