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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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.

3/9

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Kent

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Kent at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of Kent both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Law. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £23,500 at University of Kent: University of Bedfordshire is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 13 and University of Bedfordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £32,500 from University of Kent. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 16 and University of Kent in 1, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#415
#1001
THE World
#401
#99
Guardian UK
#47
1882
Established
1965
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 Kent

88.1%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
16%

International

International student share

306
335

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%
VS

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

31 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 Kent

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Forensic Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Work, Biotechnology, General Engineering, Linguistics, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

University of Bedfordshire is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of Kent
£20,700

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 Kent

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    95%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    79%Satisfaction70%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Kent: common questions

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of Kent cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £23,500 at University of Kent: University of Bedfordshire is about £6,600 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 Kent?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Business Studies, Marketing and 19 more.

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of Kent better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £37,000 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of Bedfordshire and 79% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Bedfordshire or University of Kent offer more courses?

University of Kent lists 335 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

What can you study at University of Bedfordshire but not at University of Kent?

University of Bedfordshire teaches 28 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Building & Construction, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Games Design & Computer Animation and 20 more.

What can you study at University of Kent but not at University of Bedfordshire?

University of Kent teaches 32 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Architecture, Ecology & Conservation, History, Management, Biochemistry and 24 more.

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