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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

3/8

Cumbria

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

West London

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of West London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on ranking, employment, scholarship.

University of Cumbria vs University of West London at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of West London both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Business Studies. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £16,750 at University of West London: University of Cumbria is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £17,250 at University of West London: University of Cumbria is about £350 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 15 and University of Cumbria in 1. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 11 and University of Cumbria in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1201
#101
Guardian UK
#108
2007
Established
1860
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 West London

80.5%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
27.1%

International

International student share

136
338

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%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

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 West London

Also taught at both: Midwifery, Biomedical Sciences, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Management, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Children's Nursing, Social Work.

Only at University of Cumbria

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

University of Cumbria is about £750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of West London
£17,250

University of Cumbria is about £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 West London

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    74%Satisfaction81%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    77%Satisfaction70%

  • Adult Nursing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    70%Satisfaction88%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Midwifery

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    100%Satisfaction90%

  • Learning Disabilities Nursing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    74%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 West London

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of West London: common questions

Is University of Cumbria or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £16,750 at University of West London: University of Cumbria is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £17,250 at University of West London: University of Cumbria is about £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 West London?

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

Is University of Cumbria or University of West London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £20,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at University of Cumbria and 81% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Cumbria or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University of West London?

University of Cumbria teaches 14 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Environmental Sciences and 6 more.

What can you study at University of West London but not at University of Cumbria?

University of West London teaches 42 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Music, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics and 34 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses