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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

8/11

Exeter

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

3/11

Strathclyde

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Strathclyde is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

University of Exeter vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

University of Exeter and University of Strathclyde both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Mathematics. University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,950 a year at University of Exeter and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £2,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,550 a year at University of Exeter and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Exeter is about £4,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 19 and University of Strathclyde in 4. The widest gap is in Accounting: £43,500 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, against £32,000 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 14 and University of Exeter in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#136
QS World
#230
#170
THE World
#351
#14
Guardian UK
#25
1922
Established
1796
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Exeter

University of Strathclyde

87.7%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.8%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.2%
18.8%

International

International student share

873
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%
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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

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 Exeter

University of Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Geology & Earth Sciences, Marketing, Biochemistry, French, Naval Architecture, Management, Human Resource Management, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Humanities, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Clinical Specialities, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at University of Exeter

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Exeter
£24,950
University of Strathclyde
£22,750

University of Strathclyde is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Exeter
£25,550
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

University of Exeter is about £4,700 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 Exeter

University of Strathclyde

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Physics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • General Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    59%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

University of Exeter vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

Is University of Exeter or University of Strathclyde cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,950 a year at University of Exeter and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £2,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,550 a year at University of Exeter and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Exeter is about £4,700 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 Exeter and University of Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Mathematics, Physics, English Studies, History, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics and 34 more.

Is University of Exeter or University of Strathclyde better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, and £25,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at University of Exeter and 91% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Exeter or University of Strathclyde offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses.

What can you study at University of Exeter but not at University of Strathclyde?

University of Exeter teaches 45 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Classical Studies, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages, Archaeology, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology and 37 more.

What can you study at University of Strathclyde but not at University of Exeter?

University of Strathclyde teaches 21 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Teacher Training, Chemistry, Personal & Professional Development, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Pharmacy, Social Work, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 13 more.

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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses