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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

4/10

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Salford

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Salford leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Salford at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of Salford both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Design & Fashion. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £17,040 at University of Salford, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 12 and University of Salford in 10, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation: £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £27,500 from University of Salford. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 18 and University of Salford in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
#1001
THE World
#801
#99
Guardian UK
#82
1882
Established
1896
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 Salford

88.1%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
19.1%

International

International student share

306
305

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%
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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

41 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 Salford

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Midwifery, Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Social Sciences (General), Adult Nursing, Biotechnology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Children's Nursing, Philosophy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Technology & Logistics, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

About the same.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of Salford
£17,710

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 Salford

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction99%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    73%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction76%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction71%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    95%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    95%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bedfordshire

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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £17,040 at University of Salford, so the two cost about the same. 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Law, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 29 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Bedfordshire and 74% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and University of Salford lists 305 courses.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 18 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Biological Sciences (General) and 10 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 31 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Architecture, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Nursing (General) and 23 more.

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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses