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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Cumbria vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Portsmouth both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

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

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 18 and University of Cumbria in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Law: £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 16 and University of Cumbria in 7.

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
#101
Guardian UK
#55
2007
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

80.5%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
24.5%

International

International student share

136
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

31 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000
University of Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Cumbria is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Cumbria is about £1,700 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 Portsmouth

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    70%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    74%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    76%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction68%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction100%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

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

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Management, Education Studies, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering and 19 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at University of Cumbria and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 9 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Zoology & Animal Biology, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Midwifery, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Plant Sciences and 1 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 53 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Accounting, General Engineering, Marketing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Resource Management and 45 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses