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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Dundee

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Dundee is ahead on employment.

University of Dundee vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of Dundee and University of Oxford both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, History and English Studies. University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Dundee is about £20,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Dundee is about £14,730 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 12 and University of Dundee in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £24,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 6 and University of Dundee in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#447
QS World
#4
#301
THE World
#1
#37
Guardian UK
#1
1881
Established
1096
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 Oxford

90.1%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£35,000
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.6%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

17.8%
37.2%

International

International student share

498
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

42 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Business & Management (General), Clinical Specialities, Design & Fashion, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Work, Anthropology, Medicine, Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Fine Art, Humanities, Information & Library Studies, Pharmacology, Creative Arts (General), Geography (General), Microbiology & Cell Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies.

Only at University of Dundee

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

University of Dundee is about £20,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Dundee
£23,700
University of Oxford
£38,430

University of Dundee is about £14,730 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 Oxford

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • English Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Economics

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    74%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    97%Satisfaction92%

  • Philosophy

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Physics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Anthropology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Dundee

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

University of Dundee vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Dundee is about £20,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Dundee is about £14,730 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Law, History, English Studies, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Philosophy, Mathematics and 30 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, and £52,500 from University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Dundee lists 498 courses.

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

University of Dundee teaches 28 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, Nursing (General), Accounting, Teacher Training, Forensic Science, Business Information Systems, Biological Sciences (General) and 20 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 37 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Classical Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages and 29 more.

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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses