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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Huddersfield

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses). University of Gloucestershire is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship.

University of Gloucestershire vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

University of Gloucestershire and University of Huddersfield both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,430 a year at University of Gloucestershire and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 16 and University of Huddersfield in 9. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Gloucestershire, against £21,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 20 and University of Huddersfield in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#521
#1001
THE World
#501
#103
Guardian UK
#51
1847
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
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 Gloucestershire

University of Huddersfield

84.4%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.9%
18.2%

International

International student share

284
413

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

43 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 Gloucestershire

University of Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Accounting, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Architecture, Biology, Building & Construction, Teacher Training, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, History, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Journalism, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Human Resource Management, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mathematics.

Only at University of Gloucestershire

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430
University of Huddersfield
£17,600

About the same.

Postgraduate

University of Gloucestershire
No data
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

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 Gloucestershire

University of Huddersfield

  • Education Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    75%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Music

    £16,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    100%Satisfaction70%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    77%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Basketball Scholarship

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Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Women's Football Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Gloucestershire vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

Is University of Gloucestershire or University of Huddersfield cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,430 a year at University of Gloucestershire and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield, so the two cost about the same. 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 Gloucestershire and University of Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Law, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Film Production & Cinematography and 31 more.

Is University of Gloucestershire or University of Huddersfield better for Education Studies?

Education Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from University of Gloucestershire, and £18,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Gloucestershire and 93% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Gloucestershire or University of Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses.

What can you study at University of Gloucestershire but not at University of Huddersfield?

University of Gloucestershire teaches 17 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Applied Psychology, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Performing Arts (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Dance, Geography (General) and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Huddersfield but not at University of Gloucestershire?

University of Huddersfield teaches 33 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Chemistry, Nursing (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 25 more.

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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses