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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

9/12

Liverpool

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of East Anglia UEA is ahead on ranking, employment, scholarship.

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

University of East Anglia UEA and University of Liverpool both teach 56 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies and Economics. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of East Anglia UEA is about £8,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University of East Anglia UEA is about £6,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 17 and University of Liverpool in 10, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £37,000 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £28,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 19 and University of East Anglia UEA in 13, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#381
QS World
#139
#251
THE World
#143
#27
Guardian UK
#28
1963
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
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 East Anglia UEA

University of Liverpool

86.7%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
24.1%

International

International student share

497
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
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.

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

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

Subjects

56 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biology, General Engineering, Accounting, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Ancient Languages, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Ecology & Conservation, Psychology (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Medicine, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Pharmacology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Geography (General), Personal & Professional Development, Pharmacy, Human Resource Management, Zoology & Animal Biology, Agriculture & Land Management, Biological Sciences (General), Heritage & Conservation, Information & Library Studies.

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100
University of Liverpool
£32,000

University of East Anglia UEA is about £8,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
University of Liverpool
£30,000

University of East Anglia UEA is about £6,150 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 Liverpool

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • English Literature

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Chemistry

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction84%

  • Philosophy

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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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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 East Anglia UEA vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of East Anglia UEA is about £8,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University of East Anglia UEA is about £6,150 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 56 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Economics, History, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Mathematics, Law, English Literature, Computer Science, Chemistry, Philosophy and 44 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Liverpool better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, and £23,500 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of East Anglia UEA and 87% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses.

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

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 21 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including History of Art & Design, Education Studies, International Development, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Chemical Engineering, Creative Writing, Developmental & Educational Psychology and 13 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 38 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Music, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, English Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies and 30 more.

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