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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

VS

8/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of Portsmouth both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Bedfordshire is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 23 and University of Bedfordshire in 3, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £30,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 19 and University of Portsmouth in 13, 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
#662
#1001
THE World
#401
#99
Guardian UK
#55
1882
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

88.1%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
24.5%

International

International student share

306
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Games Design & Computer Animation, English Language, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Pharmacology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Linguistics, Social Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Human Geography & Environment, Anatomy & Pathology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

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 Portsmouth

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Human Resource Management

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Bedfordshire

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Bedfordshire is about £1,000 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 Portsmouth?

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

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £26,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Bedfordshire and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 13 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Health & Social Care, Biological Sciences (General), Chemistry, Children's Nursing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Forensic Science, Midwifery, Philosophy and 5 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 38 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Architecture, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering, Creative Writing, English Literature, History and 30 more.

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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses