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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Wolverhampton is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

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

University of East Anglia UEA and University of Wolverhampton both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Politics & International Relations and Business Studies. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £6,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £5,620 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 27 and University of Wolverhampton in 1. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £37,000 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £23,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wolverhampton is higher in 15 and University of East Anglia UEA in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

#381
QS World
#1001
#251
THE World
#801
#27
Guardian UK
#85
1963
Established
1827
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Wolverhampton

86.7%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
16.1%

International

International student share

497
270

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%
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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

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 East Anglia UEA

University of Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Creative Writing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Psychology (General), Journalism, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Social Work, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development, Agriculture & Land Management, Children's Nursing, Medical Sciences, Software Engineering.

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

University of Wolverhampton is about £6,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

University of Wolverhampton is about £5,620 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 Wolverhampton

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction72%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 Wolverhampton

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £6,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £5,620 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Economics, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, History, Computer Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Management, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies and 33 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Wolverhampton better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, and £20,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of East Anglia UEA and 84% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses.

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

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 32 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Media & Film Studies, English Literature, History of Art & Design, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, Mathematics, International Development, Ancient Languages and 24 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 23 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Architecture, Forensic Science, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science and 15 more.

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