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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

3/10

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Reading

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Reading at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of Reading both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Economics and Finance & Actuarial Science. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Bedfordshire is about £8,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 14 and University of Bedfordshire in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 11 and University of Reading in 7, 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
#196
#1001
THE World
#201
#99
Guardian UK
#33
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 Reading

88.1%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
18%

International

International student share

306
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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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Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

34 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Human Resource Management, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, English Language, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Biotechnology, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Sciences (General), Linguistics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

University of Bedfordshire is about £8,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of Reading
£26,450

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 Reading

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    85%Satisfaction76%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    73%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    95%Satisfaction96%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Bedfordshire

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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Bedfordshire is about £8,950 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Marketing, Building & Construction, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion and 22 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Bedfordshire and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 25 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT and 17 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 36 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including History, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, English Literature, Management, Food Science, Information & Library Studies, Ancient Languages and 28 more.

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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses