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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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

Sussex

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex 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 Sussex at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of Sussex both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Computer Science. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Bedfordshire is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 17 and University of Bedfordshire in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £39,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 16 and University of Sussex in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#273
#1001
THE World
#201
#99
Guardian UK
#31
1882
Established
1961
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 Sussex

88.1%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
25.3%

International

International student share

306
463

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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Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

42 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Philosophy, Social Work, English Language, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Design & Fashion, Chemistry, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT, Social Sciences (General), Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Psychology, Linguistics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

University of Bedfordshire is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of Sussex
£23,500

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 Sussex

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bedfordshire

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University of Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Bedfordshire is about £6,600 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 30 more.

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of Sussex better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £26,000 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Bedfordshire and 86% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 17 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Pharmacology, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Biotechnology and 9 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 34 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Physics, Mathematics, History, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, International Development, American & Comparative Studies and 26 more.

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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses