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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

8/10

Cambridge

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

West London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). University of West London is ahead on employment, courses.

University of Cambridge vs University of West London at a glance

University of Cambridge and University of West London both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Music, Biological Sciences (General) and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,890 a year at University of Cambridge and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £16,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £41,300 a year at University of Cambridge and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £24,050 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 West London in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £63,500 three years after graduating from University of Cambridge, against £28,000 from University of West London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 7 and University of West London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#6
QS World
—
#3
THE World
#1201
#2
Guardian UK
#108
1209
Established
1860
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 West London

92.1%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£49,800
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

76.6%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.2%
27.1%

International

International student share

336
338

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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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West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

39 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 West London

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Management, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biochemistry, Creative Writing, Medicine, Pharmacology, Information & Library Studies, Planning & Housing, Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Public Policy, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT.

Only at University of Cambridge

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £16,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cambridge
£41,300
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £24,050 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 West London

  • Music

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    97%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £63,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £44,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £59,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction78%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Architecture

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction98%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Cambridge vs University of West London: common questions

Is University of Cambridge or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,890 a year at University of Cambridge and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £16,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £41,300 a year at University of Cambridge and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £24,050 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 West London?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Music, Biological Sciences (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics & Genomics, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies and 27 more.

Is University of Cambridge or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Cambridge, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at University of Cambridge and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Cambridge or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cambridge lists 336 courses.

What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at University of West London?

University of Cambridge teaches 40 subject areas that University of West London does not, including History, Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Archaeology, Clinical Specialities, Philosophy, Biology, Human Geography & Environment and 32 more.

What can you study at University of West London but not at University of Cambridge?

University of West London teaches 29 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Marketing, Midwifery and 21 more.

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