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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

2/11

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Oxford

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Gloucestershire is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Gloucestershire vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of Gloucestershire and University of Oxford both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, History and Law. University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,430 a year at University of Gloucestershire and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Gloucestershire is about £26,170 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 9 and University of Gloucestershire in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Gloucestershire, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 4 and University of Gloucestershire in 3, 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
#4
#1001
THE World
#1
#103
Guardian UK
#1
1847
Established
1096
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 Oxford

84.4%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.9%
37.2%

International

International student share

284
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
1

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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Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

36 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, English Literature, Humanities, Landscape Architecture & Design, Geography (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Management.

Only at University of Gloucestershire

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

University of Gloucestershire is about £26,170 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Gloucestershire
No data
University of Oxford
£38,430

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 Oxford

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    93%SatisfactionNo data

  • Music

    £16,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Biochemistry

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • Biology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    99%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

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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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

University of Gloucestershire vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,430 a year at University of Gloucestershire and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Gloucestershire is about £26,170 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, Music, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography and 24 more.

Is University of Gloucestershire or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Gloucestershire, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at University of Gloucestershire and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 24 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Journalism, Teacher Training and 16 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 43 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages and 35 more.

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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses