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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

2/8

Cumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Strathclyde

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Cumbria vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Strathclyde both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Cumbria is about £6,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Cumbria is about £13,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 8 and University of Cumbria in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Law: £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 7 and University of Cumbria in 3, 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
#230
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THE World
#351
#101
Guardian UK
#25
2007
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Strathclyde

80.5%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
18.8%

International

International student share

136
541

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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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

21 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at University of Cumbria

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

University of Cumbria is about £6,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

University of Cumbria is about £13,350 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 Strathclyde

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction98%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    70%Satisfaction96%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    100%Satisfaction89%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Cumbria is about £6,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Cumbria is about £13,350 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 9 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Strathclyde better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University of Cumbria and 93% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 19 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Adult Nursing, Environmental Sciences and 11 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 46 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including English Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations and 38 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses