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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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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 London

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, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on employment, international.

University of East London vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of East London and University of Oxford both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Design & Fashion. University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,560 a year at University of East London and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of East London is about £28,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,220 a year at University of East London and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of East London is about £21,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 8 and University of East London in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £22,500 three years after graduating from University of East London, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 5 and University of East London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#4
#1001
THE World
#1
#111
Guardian UK
#1
1892
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 London

University of Oxford

89.4%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£27,000
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

49.4%
37.2%

International

International student share

386
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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 London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%
VS

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

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

Subjects

38 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 London

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Social Work, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Mathematics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at University of East London

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 London
£15,560
University of Oxford
£43,600

University of East London is about £28,040 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East London
£17,220
University of Oxford
£38,430

University of East London is about £21,210 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 London

University of Oxford

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • General Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Biochemistry

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    68%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£43,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of East London

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

University of East London vs University of Oxford: common questions

Is University of East London or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,560 a year at University of East London and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of East London is about £28,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,220 a year at University of East London and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of East London is about £21,210 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 London and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 26 more.

Is University of East London or University of Oxford better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of East London, and £52,500 from University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of East London or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of East London lists 386 courses.

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

University of East London teaches 26 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre and 18 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 41 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 33 more.

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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses