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Reading · QS World #196
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 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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Essex Online
scored higher in 0 categories
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Reading
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University of Essex Online does not lead in any category where both have data.
University of Essex Online vs University of Reading at a glance
University of Essex Online and University of Reading have one subject area in common, Education Studies. University of Essex Online offers 30 courses across 1 subject area; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University of Essex Online
University of Reading
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Essex Online
No published data on international students
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
Subjects
1 subject 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 Essex Online
University of Reading
Education Studies
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 Essex Online
- No data
- University of Reading
- £25,850
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Essex Online yet.
Postgraduate
- University of Essex Online
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Essex Online yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
University of Essex Online vs University of Reading: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University of Essex Online and University of Reading?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Education Studies.
Does University of Essex Online or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University of Essex Online lists 30 courses.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at University of Essex Online?
University of Reading teaches 69 subject areas that University of Essex Online does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics and 61 more.
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