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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

7/10

Greenwich

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Sunderland

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greenwich leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

University of Greenwich vs University of Sunderland at a glance

University of Greenwich and University of Sunderland both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business Studies and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £2,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 32 and University of Sunderland in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, against £18,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 24 and University of Greenwich in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#791
QS World
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#601
THE World
#1501
#79
Guardian UK
#86
1890
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

84.6%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.8%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
36.5%

International

International student share

272
193

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

19
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.

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

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

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Human Resource Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, General Engineering, Nursing (General), Social Work, Accounting, Agriculture & Land Management, Business & Management (General), Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Software Engineering, Economics, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Adult Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacy, Children's Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Greenwich

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

University of Sunderland is about £480 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Greenwich
£19,450
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £2,450 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 Sunderland

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    77%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 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 Sunderland

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FAQ

University of Greenwich vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £2,450 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Computer Science, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training and 32 more.

Is University of Greenwich or University of Sunderland better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, and £25,500 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Greenwich and 78% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Greenwich lists 272 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 28 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Civil Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Biology, Architecture, Building & Construction, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Animal Science and 20 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 12 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health & Social Care, Performing Arts (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied & General Science and 4 more.

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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses