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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Liverpool

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on satisfaction, international.

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Liverpool at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of Liverpool both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Music and Sociology & Criminology. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Bedfordshire is about £15,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 15 and University of Bedfordshire in 2. The widest gap is in Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation: £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £29,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 10 and University of Liverpool in 10, 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
#139
#1001
THE World
#143
#99
Guardian UK
#28
1882
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Liverpool

88.1%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
24.1%

International

International student share

306
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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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Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

39 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Accounting, Psychology (General), Human Resource Management, English Language, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Pharmacology, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Human Geography & Environment, Anatomy & Pathology, Biological Sciences (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

University of Bedfordshire is about £15,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of Liverpool
£30,000

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 Liverpool

  • Music

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    99%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bedfordshire

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Bedfordshire is about £15,100 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Music, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Philosophy, Economics, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 27 more.

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of Liverpool better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at University of Bedfordshire and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 20 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Teacher Training, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biotechnology and 12 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 55 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Archaeology, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, English Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian and 47 more.

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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses