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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 Oxford

Oxford · QS #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 13 datapoints

We looked at 13 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/13

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

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11/13

Oxford

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 11 of 13 key metrics (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, salary, salary (5y), courses, scholarship). But University of Hertfordshire 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
#4
#601
THE World
#1
#69
Guardian UK
#1
1952
Established
1096
N/A
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%)

£28,500
£31,500

Graduate Salaries (15m)

Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation

£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 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%
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Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

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

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Hertfordshire

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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