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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 Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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.

5/10

Dundee

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Sussex

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee and University of Sussex are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. University of Dundee is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses; University of Sussex on ranking, international, scholarship.

University of Dundee vs University of Sussex at a glance

University of Dundee and University of Sussex both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Politics & International Relations. University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Dundee is about £350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £23,500 at University of Sussex, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 16 and University of Dundee in 4. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £30,000 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, against £39,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 15 and University of Sussex in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#447
QS World
#273
#301
THE World
#201
#37
Guardian UK
#31
1881
Established
1961
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 Sussex

90.1%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£35,000
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.6%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

17.8%
25.3%

International

International student share

498
463

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

Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

45 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: History, Social Work, Accounting, Anthropology, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Teacher Training, Anatomy & Pathology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Clinical Specialities, Zoology & Animal Biology, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Geography (General), Information & Library Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at University of Dundee

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

University of Dundee is about £350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Dundee
£23,700
University of Sussex
£23,500

About the same.

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 Sussex

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    97%Satisfaction78%

  • Physics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Philosophy

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction84%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Dundee

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University of Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Dundee vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Dundee is about £350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £23,500 at University of Sussex, so the two cost about the same. 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General) and 33 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, and £27,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Dundee and 90% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sussex lists 463 courses.

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

University of Dundee teaches 25 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, Nursing (General), Medicine, Forensic Science, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Biological Sciences (General) and 17 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 31 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, International Development, American & Comparative Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, History of Art & Design, Journalism and 23 more.

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