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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/8

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Roehampton

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Roehampton leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

University of Cumbria vs University of Roehampton at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Roehampton both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Cumbria is about £950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £5,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Roehampton is higher in 10 and University of Cumbria in 8. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £33,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £22,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cumbria is higher in 9 and University of Roehampton in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
#101
Guardian UK
#77
2007
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
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 Cumbria

University of Roehampton

80.5%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
46.5%

International

International student share

136
296

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%
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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

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 Cumbria

University of Roehampton

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Management.

Only at University of Cumbria

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Cumbria is about £950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £5,650 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 Roehampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    70%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction71%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    74%Satisfaction70%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    100%Satisfaction83%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Cumbria is about £950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £5,650 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 14 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Roehampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £26,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of Cumbria and 83% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 14 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Environmental Sciences, Fine Art, Medical Imaging, Midwifery and 6 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 30 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Civil Engineering, Dance, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Marketing, Software Engineering and 22 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses