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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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.

7/8

Dundee

scored higher in 7 categories

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1/8

West of Scotland

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of the West of Scotland is ahead on international.

University of Dundee vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

University of Dundee and University of the West of Scotland both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Teacher Training. University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £7,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £7,420 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 10 and University of the West of Scotland in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Physics: £34,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, against £23,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 5 and University of the West of Scotland in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#447
QS World
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#301
THE World
#601
#37
Guardian UK
#115
1881
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
—

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 the West of Scotland

90.1%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£35,000
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.6%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

17.8%
30.3%

International

International student share

498
119

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%
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West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

33 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 the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Social Work, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physics, Education Studies, Biology, General Engineering, Marketing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Mental Health Nursing, Sociology & Criminology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Healthcare Science, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering.

Only at University of Dundee

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 the West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £7,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Dundee
£23,700
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £7,420 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 the West of Scotland

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Teacher Training

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Social Work

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Physics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Adult Nursing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
    No dataSatisfaction91%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Dundee vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is University of Dundee or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £7,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £7,420 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 the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Business Information Systems, Design & Fashion, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Mathematics, Nursing (General) and 21 more.

Is University of Dundee or University of the West of Scotland better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, and £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Dundee or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at University of Dundee but not at University of the West of Scotland?

University of Dundee teaches 37 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Economics, Dentistry, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Ecology & Conservation, History and 29 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University of Dundee?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 16 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Chemistry, Computing & IT, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Sciences (General), Aerospace Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Health & Social Care and 8 more.

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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses