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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

1/9

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Oxford

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

University of Cumbria vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Oxford both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Cumbria is about £27,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Cumbria is about £21,530 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 3 and University of Cumbria in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 2 and University of Cumbria in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#4
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THE World
#1
#101
Guardian UK
#1
2007
Established
1096
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 Oxford

80.5%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
37.2%

International

International student share

136
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

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

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

20 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Education Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Management.

Only at University of Cumbria

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

University of Cumbria is about £27,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Oxford
£38,430

University of Cumbria is about £21,530 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 Oxford

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    95%SatisfactionNo data

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Cumbria is about £27,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Cumbria is about £21,530 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Human Geography & Environment and 8 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Oxford better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £52,500 from University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 20 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forestry & Arboriculture, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Adult Nursing and 12 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 59 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 51 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses