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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

4/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Reading

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Greenwich is ahead on TEF, established, international, scholarship.

University of Greenwich vs University of Reading at a glance

University of Greenwich and University of Reading both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics and Business Studies. University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Greenwich is about £7,870 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Greenwich is about £7,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 21 and University of Greenwich in 7. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £52,500 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, against £36,500 from University of Reading. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 16 and University of Greenwich in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

#791
QS World
#196
#601
THE World
#201
#79
Guardian UK
#33
1890
Established
1892
No
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 Greenwich

University of Reading

84.6%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.8%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
18%

International

International student share

272
448

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

44 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, English Literature, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Education Studies, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ancient Languages, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Animal Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Architecture, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Creative Writing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Food Production & Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Media & Film Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Linguistics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Greenwich

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

University of Greenwich is about £7,870 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Greenwich
£19,450
University of Reading
£26,450

University of Greenwich is about £7,000 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 Reading

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    77%Satisfaction76%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    79%Satisfaction76%

  • Building & Construction

    £52,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Management

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • History

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    80%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Greenwich vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Greenwich is about £7,870 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Greenwich is about £7,000 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Marketing, Building & Construction, Management, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 32 more.

Is University of Greenwich or University of Reading better for Finance & Actuarial Science?

Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, and £38,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at University of Greenwich and 83% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 28 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology and 20 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 26 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Philosophy, Food Science, Information & Library Studies, Archaeology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences and 18 more.

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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses