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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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

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3/11

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Exeter vs University of West London at a glance

University of Exeter and University of West London both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and Law. University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,950 a year at University of Exeter and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £8,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,550 a year at University of Exeter and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £8,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 18 and University of West London in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £43,500 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, against £22,500 from University of West London. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 9 and University of West London in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#136
QS World
—
#170
THE World
#1201
#14
Guardian UK
#108
1922
Established
1860
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

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 West London

87.7%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.8%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.2%
27.1%

International

International student share

873
338

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%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

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 Exeter

University of West London

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Biological Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Biochemistry, Genetics & Genomics, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Management, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Performing Arts (General), Software Engineering, Forensic Science, Medicine, Nursing (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT.

Only at University of Exeter

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £8,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Exeter
£25,550
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £8,300 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 West London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Physics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 West London: common questions

Is University of Exeter or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,950 a year at University of Exeter and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £8,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,550 a year at University of Exeter and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £8,300 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 West London?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Law, Physics, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 34 more.

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

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from University of Exeter, and £26,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at University of Exeter and 88% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Exeter or University of West London offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

What can you study at University of Exeter but not at University of West London?

University of Exeter teaches 45 subject areas that University of West London does not, including History, Classical Studies, English Studies, General Engineering, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Human Geography & Environment, Theology & Religious Studies and 37 more.

What can you study at University of West London but not at University of Exeter?

University of West London teaches 22 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacology and 14 more.

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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses