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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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.

2/10

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Plymouth

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on satisfaction, international.

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Plymouth at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of Plymouth both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Law. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Bedfordshire is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth is higher in 19 and University of Bedfordshire in 8. The widest gap is in Optometry & Ophthalmics: £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £40,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 16 and University of Plymouth in 15.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
#1001
THE World
#501
#99
Guardian UK
#56
1882
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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 Plymouth

88.1%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
11.9%

International

International student share

306
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
10

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

44 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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, Children's Nursing, Economics, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Midwifery, Biological Sciences (General), General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Applied Psychology, Music, Social Sciences (General), Technology & Logistics, Anatomy & Pathology, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

University of Bedfordshire is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of Plymouth
£19,500

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 Plymouth

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Human Resource Management

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bedfordshire

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University of Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Bedfordshire is about £2,300 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Sociology & Criminology and 32 more.

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of Plymouth better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £24,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Bedfordshire and 83% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 15 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Language, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Biotechnology, Computing & IT, Public Health & Epidemiology and 7 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 34 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Geography & Climate, Dentistry, Marine Engineering & Technology, English Studies and 26 more.

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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses