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University of Chichester

Chichester · Guardian UK #102

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Chichester

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Portsmouth

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Chichester is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

University of Chichester vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

University of Chichester and University of Portsmouth both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Music. University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at University of Chichester and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Chichester is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,840 a year at University of Chichester and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Chichester is about £2,760 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 22 and University of Chichester in 2. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £14,500 three years after graduating from University of Chichester, against £29,000 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chichester is higher in 19 and University of Portsmouth in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
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THE World
#401
#102
Guardian UK
#55
1839
Established
1869
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Chichester

University of Portsmouth

90.8%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.3%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.3%
24.5%

International

International student share

209
446

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.

Chichester

17 countries · 3.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
  • 🌐Gibraltar4.8%
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Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

40 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 Chichester

University of Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Accounting, General Engineering, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Policy & Public Policy, History, Human Resource Management, Social Work, Applied Psychology, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biomedical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Business Information Systems.

Only at University of Chichester

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Chichester
£16,800
University of Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Chichester is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Chichester
£15,840
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Chichester is about £2,760 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 Chichester

University of Portsmouth

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £13,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    100%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    58%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Teacher Training

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction68%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Chichester

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Chichester vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

Is University of Chichester or University of Portsmouth cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at University of Chichester and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Chichester is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,840 a year at University of Chichester and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Chichester is about £2,760 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 Chichester and University of Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Teacher Training and 28 more.

Is University of Chichester or University of Portsmouth better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Chichester, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Chichester and 86% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Chichester or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chichester lists 209 courses.

What can you study at University of Chichester but not at University of Portsmouth?

University of Chichester teaches 4 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Dance, English Studies, Developmental & Educational Psychology and Technology & Logistics.

What can you study at University of Portsmouth but not at University of Chichester?

University of Portsmouth teaches 44 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Management, Building & Construction, Architecture, Economics, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering, English Language, Finance & Actuarial Science and 36 more.

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University of Chichester209 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses