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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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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

Greenwich

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, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Greenwich is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Greenwich vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of Greenwich and University of Oxford both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being History, Computer Science and English Studies. University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Greenwich is about £25,620 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Greenwich is about £18,980 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 12 and University of Greenwich in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £25,500 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 6 and University of Greenwich in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#791
QS World
#4
#601
THE World
#1
#79
Guardian UK
#1
1890
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
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 Greenwich

University of Oxford

84.6%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.8%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
37.2%

International

International student share

272
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

19
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.

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%
VS

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

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

Subjects

38 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 Greenwich

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Management, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Music, Psychology (General), Social Work, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Pharmacology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business & Management (General), Statistics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, English Literature, Landscape Architecture & Design, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Media & Film Studies.

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980
University of Oxford
£43,600

University of Greenwich is about £25,620 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Greenwich
£19,450
University of Oxford
£38,430

University of Greenwich is about £18,980 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 Greenwich

University of Oxford

  • History

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    98%Satisfaction97%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • Ancient Languages

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    100%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Biochemistry

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Biology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    78%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Greenwich vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Greenwich is about £25,620 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Greenwich is about £18,980 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 Greenwich and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: History, Computer Science, English Studies, Law, General Engineering, Ancient Languages, Business Studies, Linguistics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science and 26 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Greenwich and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 34 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Architecture, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management and 26 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 41 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Classical Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 33 more.

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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses