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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

2/9

Cumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Huddersfield

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Cumbria vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Huddersfield both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Cumbria is about £1,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Cumbria is about £1,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Huddersfield is higher in 19 and University of Cumbria in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £19,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Huddersfield is higher in 10 and University of Cumbria in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#521
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THE World
#501
#101
Guardian UK
#51
2007
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
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 Cumbria

University of Huddersfield

80.5%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
18.2%

International

International student share

136
413

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

28 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 Cumbria

University of Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Adult Nursing, Teacher Training, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at University of Cumbria

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Cumbria
£16,000
University of Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Cumbria is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Cumbria is about £1,800 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 Cumbria

University of Huddersfield

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Nursing (General)

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    74%SatisfactionNo data

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    76%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    98%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    70%Satisfaction82%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Health & Social Care

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Adult Nursing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    74%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Huddersfield

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

Is University of Cumbria or University of Huddersfield cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Cumbria is about £1,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Cumbria is about £1,800 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 Cumbria and University of Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Nursing (General), Management, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Mechanical Engineering and 16 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Huddersfield better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £20,000 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at University of Cumbria and 82% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Cumbria or University of Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University of Huddersfield?

University of Cumbria teaches 12 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Business & Management (General), Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences, Medical Imaging, Applied Psychology and 4 more.

What can you study at University of Huddersfield but not at University of Cumbria?

University of Huddersfield teaches 48 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Music, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biology and 40 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses