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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Hertfordshire is ahead on employment, international.

University of Hertfordshire vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of Hertfordshire and University of Oxford both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, History and Computer Science. University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Hertfordshire is about £28,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Hertfordshire is about £20,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 11 and University of Hertfordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Hertfordshire, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 7 and University of Hertfordshire in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#4
#601
THE World
#1
#69
Guardian UK
#1
1952
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 Hertfordshire

University of Oxford

86.4%
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

83.1%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

57.5%
37.2%

International

International student share

468
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

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

Subjects

49 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 Hertfordshire

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Biology, English Literature, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment, Statistics, Welsh Studies, Pharmacology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, English Language, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Computing & IT, Education Studies, Fine Art, Humanities, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Ecology & Conservation.

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500
University of Oxford
£43,600

University of Hertfordshire is about £28,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Hertfordshire
£18,000
University of Oxford
£38,430

University of Hertfordshire is about £20,430 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 Hertfordshire

University of Oxford

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    97%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Physics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Philosophy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Biology

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Hertfordshire

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

University of Hertfordshire vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Hertfordshire is about £28,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Hertfordshire is about £20,430 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 Hertfordshire and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Computer Science, Law, Business & Management (General), Clinical Specialities, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Business Studies, Physics and 37 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University of Hertfordshire, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at University of Hertfordshire and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 37 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering and 29 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 30 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages and 22 more.

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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses