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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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.

8/9

Dundee

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

East London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of East London is ahead on international.

University of Dundee vs University of East London at a glance

University of Dundee and University of East London both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Economics. University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £7,590 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £6,480 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 18 and University of East London in 5. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £34,000 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, against £24,000 from University of East London. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 12 and University of Dundee in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#447
QS World
#1001
#301
THE World
#1001
#37
Guardian UK
#111
1881
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Dundee

University of East London

90.1%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£35,000
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.6%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

17.8%
49.4%

International

International student share

498
386

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%
VS

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

43 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 Dundee

University of East London

Also taught at both: Mathematics, Nursing (General), Social Work, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Teacher Training, Architecture, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Information Systems, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Computing, Media & Film Studies, Biochemistry, Fine Art, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biomedical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Pharmacology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Dundee

Only at University of East 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 Dundee
£23,150
University of East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £7,590 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Dundee
£23,700
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £6,480 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 Dundee

University of East London

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Civil Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    95%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Dundee vs University of East London: common questions

Is University of Dundee or University of East London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £7,590 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £6,480 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 Dundee and University of East London?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Economics, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science and 31 more.

Is University of Dundee or University of East London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, and £22,500 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Dundee and 89% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Dundee or University of East London offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and University of East London lists 386 courses.

What can you study at University of Dundee but not at University of East London?

University of Dundee teaches 27 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, English Studies, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, History, Medicine, Forensic Science and 19 more.

What can you study at University of East London but not at University of Dundee?

University of East London teaches 21 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Software Engineering and 13 more.

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