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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

2/12

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 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 employment, scholarship.

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

University of East Anglia UEA and University of Oxford both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being History, Economics and Politics & International Relations. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of East Anglia UEA is about £20,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of East Anglia UEA is about £14,580 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 16 and University of East Anglia UEA in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £26,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 13 and University of East Anglia UEA in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#381
QS World
#4
#251
THE World
#1
#27
Guardian UK
#1
1963
Established
1096
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 Oxford

86.7%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
37.2%

International

International student share

497
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
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.

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

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

Subjects

46 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Philosophy, Sociology & Criminology, Physical Geography & Climate, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Genetics & Genomics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Pharmacology, American & Comparative Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Medicine, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Geography (General).

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100
University of Oxford
£43,600

University of East Anglia UEA is about £20,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
University of Oxford
£38,430

University of East Anglia UEA is about £14,580 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 Oxford

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Ancient Languages

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    74%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • History of Art & Design

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    96%Satisfaction95%

  • Physics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemistry

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Biochemistry

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of East Anglia UEA is about £20,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of East Anglia UEA is about £14,580 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: History, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, English Literature, Ancient Languages, Law, Computer Science, General Engineering, Business Studies, History of Art & Design, Physics and 34 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of East Anglia UEA and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 31 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences, Developmental & Educational Psychology and 23 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 33 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Classical Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 25 more.

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