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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

3/11

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

Liverpool

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Gloucestershire vs University of Liverpool at a glance

University of Gloucestershire and University of Liverpool both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Music and Law. University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,430 a year at University of Gloucestershire and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Gloucestershire is about £14,570 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 18 and University of Gloucestershire in 2. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Gloucestershire, against £33,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 12 and University of Liverpool in 10, 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
#139
#1001
THE World
#143
#103
Guardian UK
#28
1847
Established
1881
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 Gloucestershire

University of Liverpool

84.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.9%
24.1%

International

International student share

284
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
2

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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Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

41 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, Human Geography & Environment, Biology, Software Engineering, Architecture, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Geography (General), Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biochemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Humanities, Zoology & Animal Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Management, Applied Computing.

Only at University of Gloucestershire

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

University of Gloucestershire is about £14,570 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Gloucestershire
No data
University of Liverpool
£30,000

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 Liverpool

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £16,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    75%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    77%Satisfaction77%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    100%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • English Literature

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Deadline: N/A

Basketball Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

Women's Football Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Gloucestershire vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,430 a year at University of Gloucestershire and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University of Gloucestershire is about £14,570 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 Gloucestershire and University of Liverpool?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Music, Law, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, History, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, Computer Science, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 29 more.

Is University of Gloucestershire or University of Liverpool better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Gloucestershire, and £24,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at University of Gloucestershire and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 19 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Building & Construction, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Fine Art, Journalism and 11 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 53 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, English Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Philosophy and 45 more.

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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses