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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Dundee

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Liverpool

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, courses, scholarship). University of Dundee is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

University of Dundee vs University of Liverpool at a glance

University of Dundee and University of Liverpool both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Economics. University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Dundee is about £8,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Dundee is about £6,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 13 and University of Dundee in 12, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Physics: £34,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, against £28,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 16 and University of Liverpool in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#447
QS World
#139
#301
THE World
#143
#37
Guardian UK
#28
1881
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Dundee

University of Liverpool

90.1%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£35,000
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.6%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

17.8%
24.1%

International

International student share

498
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

54 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Nursing (General), Accounting, Design & Fashion, Ecology & Conservation, Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Management, Planning & Housing, General Engineering, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Geography (General), Humanities, Pharmacology, Applied Computing, Information & Library Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Clinical Specialities, Film Production & Cinematography, Information Systems & Data Science, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at University of Dundee

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

University of Dundee is about £8,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Dundee
£23,700
University of Liverpool
£30,000

University of Dundee is about £6,300 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 Liverpool

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • English Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Philosophy

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    97%Satisfaction77%

  • Physics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Dundee

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Dundee vs University of Liverpool: common questions

Is University of Dundee or University of Liverpool cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Dundee is about £8,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Dundee is about £6,300 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Economics, History, Business Studies, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, English Studies, Philosophy, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Dentistry and 42 more.

Is University of Dundee or University of Liverpool better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, and £23,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Dundee and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Dundee or University of Liverpool offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of Dundee lists 498 courses.

What can you study at University of Dundee but not at University of Liverpool?

University of Dundee teaches 16 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Teacher Training, Forensic Science, Social Work, Anthropology, Education Studies, Fine Art, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing and 8 more.

What can you study at University of Liverpool but not at University of Dundee?

University of Liverpool teaches 40 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Music, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Spanish & Portuguese and 32 more.

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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses