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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 Chichester

Chichester · Guardian UK #102

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

4/9

Chichester

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Reading

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Chichester is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

University of Chichester vs University of Reading at a glance

University of Chichester and University of Reading both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Law. University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at University of Chichester and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Chichester is about £9,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,840 a year at University of Chichester and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Chichester is about £10,610 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 15 and University of Chichester in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Chichester, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chichester is higher in 11 and University of Reading in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
#102
Guardian UK
#33
1839
Established
1892
No
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 Chichester

University of Reading

90.8%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.3%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.3%
18%

International

International student share

209
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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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Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

26 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Media & Film Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at University of Chichester

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

University of Chichester is about £9,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Chichester
£15,840
University of Reading
£26,450

University of Chichester is about £10,610 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 Reading

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    93%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Teacher Training

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction77%

  • English Literature

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction67%

  • Creative Writing

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Chichester vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at University of Chichester and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Chichester is about £9,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,840 a year at University of Chichester and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Chichester is about £10,610 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Psychology (General), Marketing, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, English Literature and 14 more.

Is University of Chichester or University of Reading better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Chichester, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Chichester and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chichester lists 209 courses.

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

University of Chichester teaches 18 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Music, Dance, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Adult Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, English Studies and 10 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 44 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Building & Construction, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, Philosophy, Management and 36 more.

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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses