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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

1/10

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Liverpool

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

University of Cumbria vs University of Liverpool at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Liverpool both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Business Studies. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Cumbria is about £16,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Cumbria is about £13,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 11 and University of Cumbria in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Human Geography & Environment: £19,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £26,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cumbria is higher in 6 and University of Liverpool in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#139
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THE World
#143
#101
Guardian UK
#28
2007
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

80.5%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
24.1%

International

International student share

136
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
2

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%
VS

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

25 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physical Geography & Climate, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management.

Only at University of Cumbria

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

University of Cumbria is about £16,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Liverpool
£30,000

University of Cumbria is about £13,100 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 Liverpool

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    100%Satisfaction90%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Medical Imaging

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Nursing (General)

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    74%Satisfaction97%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Cumbria is about £16,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Cumbria is about £13,100 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Ecology & Conservation, Biomedical Sciences and 13 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Liverpool better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £24,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at University of Cumbria and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 15 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forestry & Arboriculture, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Fine Art, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Teacher Training and 7 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 69 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Music, Archaeology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, English Studies and 61 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses