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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

7/10

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

3/10

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Hertfordshire is ahead on established, employment, international.

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

University of East Anglia UEA and University of Hertfordshire both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Politics & International Relations. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £7,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £5,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 19 and University of East Anglia UEA in 10, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £29,000 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £37,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 21 and University of East Anglia UEA in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#381
QS World
#851
#251
THE World
#601
#27
Guardian UK
#69
1963
Established
1952
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
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 East Anglia UEA

University of Hertfordshire

86.7%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
57.5%

International

International student share

497
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
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.

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%
VS

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

53 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 East Anglia UEA

University of Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Health & Social Care, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Philosophy, Biology, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General), Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Journalism, Pharmacology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Medicine, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Biomedical Engineering, Children's Nursing, Heritage & Conservation, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics.

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100
University of Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £5,850 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 East Anglia UEA

University of Hertfordshire

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    80%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • English Literature

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    97%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Hertfordshire cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £7,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £5,850 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 East Anglia UEA and University of Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Economics, Law, Business & Management (General), English Literature, Mathematics, Marketing, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 41 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Hertfordshire better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, and £32,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University of East Anglia UEA and 78% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of East Anglia UEA or University of Hertfordshire offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at University of Hertfordshire?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 24 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including History of Art & Design, Management, Chemistry, International Development, Ancient Languages, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Geology & Earth Sciences and 16 more.

What can you study at University of Hertfordshire but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

University of Hertfordshire teaches 33 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology, Music, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 25 more.

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