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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/12

Cambridge

scored higher in 9 categories

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3/12

Roehampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of Roehampton is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

University of Cambridge vs University of Roehampton at a glance

University of Cambridge and University of Roehampton both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Psychology (General). University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,890 a year at University of Cambridge and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £15,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £41,300 a year at University of Cambridge and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £30,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 7 and University of Roehampton in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £59,500 three years after graduating from University of Cambridge, against £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 7 and University of Roehampton in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#6
QS World
#1001
#3
THE World
#801
#2
Guardian UK
#77
1209
Established
1841
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Cambridge

University of Roehampton

92.1%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£49,800
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

76.6%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.2%
46.5%

International

International student share

336
296

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.

Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%
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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

32 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Business Studies, Software Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, English Studies, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Public Policy, Zoology & Animal Biology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.

Only at University of Cambridge

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £15,940 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cambridge
£41,300
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £30,050 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 Roehampton

  • Psychology (General)

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £49,000Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction71%

  • Computer Science

    £63,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction78%

  • History

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £59,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • English Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction84%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Cambridge

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University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Cambridge vs University of Roehampton: common questions

Is University of Cambridge or University of Roehampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,890 a year at University of Cambridge and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £15,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £41,300 a year at University of Cambridge and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £30,050 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Biological Sciences (General), Law, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Architecture and 20 more.

Is University of Cambridge or University of Roehampton better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £30,000 three years after graduating from University of Cambridge, and £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Cambridge and 83% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Cambridge or University of Roehampton offer more courses?

University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at University of Roehampton?

University of Cambridge teaches 47 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, Archaeology, Clinical Specialities, Philosophy, Physics, Biology, Genetics & Genomics and 39 more.

What can you study at University of Roehampton but not at University of Cambridge?

University of Roehampton teaches 24 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology and 16 more.

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University of Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses