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Cambridge · QS World #6
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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
7/9
Cambridge
scored higher in 7 categories
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Greater Manchester
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Greater Manchester is ahead on employment, scholarship.
University of Cambridge vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
University of Cambridge and University of Greater Manchester both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Psychology (General) and Business & Management (General). University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,890 a year at University of Cambridge and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £41,300 a year at University of Cambridge and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £23,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 4 and University of Greater Manchester in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £63,500 three years after graduating from University of Cambridge, against £21,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 4 and University of Greater Manchester in 0, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University of Cambridge
University of Greater Manchester
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
Subjects
31 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 Cambridge
University of Greater Manchester
Education Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £32,890 (UG)
25 coursesTypical fee £23,440 (UG)
Psychology (General)
4 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (PG)
21 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
6 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (PG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Health & Social Care
1 courseTypical fee £43,300 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Law
Biomedical Sciences
Dentistry
1 courseTypical fee £10,810 (PG)
12 coursesFee not available
Childhood & Youth Studies
10 coursesTypical fee £43,520 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Management
Sociology & Criminology
General Engineering
10 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Computer Science
Computing & IT
Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Music, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Medicine, Biotechnology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Technology & Logistics.
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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 Cambridge
- £32,890
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University of Greater Manchester is about £15,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University of Greater Manchester is about £23,800 a year cheaper.
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 Cambridge
University of Greater Manchester
Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,00092%Satisfaction92%Psychology (General)
£30,000Salary (3 years)£18,00092%Satisfaction86%Law
£49,000Salary (3 years)£18,50096%Satisfaction79%Computer Science
£63,500Salary (3 years)£21,00094%Satisfaction93%Music
£27,000Salary (3 years)£17,50097%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
University of Cambridge vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is University of Cambridge or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,890 a year at University of Cambridge and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £41,300 a year at University of Cambridge and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £23,800 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 Cambridge and University of Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Education Studies, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Management, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 19 more.
Is University of Cambridge or University of Greater Manchester better for Psychology (General)?
Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £30,000 three years after graduating from University of Cambridge, and £18,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Cambridge and 86% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University of Cambridge or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at University of Greater Manchester?
University of Cambridge teaches 48 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, Economics, Archaeology, Architecture, Clinical Specialities and 40 more.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at University of Cambridge?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 25 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Nursing (General), Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Teacher Training, Social Work and 17 more.
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