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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 Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire · QS #851

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University of Kent

Kent · QS #415

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

Kent

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 5 of 9 key metrics (established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses). But University of Kent has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#415
#601
THE World
#401
#69
Guardian UK
#47
1952
Established
1965
N/A
Russell Group
N/A
Silver
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 Hertfordshire

University of Kent

86.4%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (15m)

Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation

£32,800
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.1%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

57.5%
16%

International

International student share

468
335

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%
VS

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses