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University of Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire · QS #851

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University of Surrey

Surrey · QS #246

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.

3/11

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

8/11

Surrey

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Surrey leads in 8 of 11 key metrics (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, salary, salary (5y), 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
#246
#601
THE World
#201
#69
Guardian UK
#24
1952
Established
1966
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 Surrey

86.4%
88.7%

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
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.1%
83.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

57.5%
20.2%

International

International student share

468
271

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
36

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

Surrey

90 countries · 20.2% international

  • 🇮🇳India25%
  • 🇨🇳China8.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia5.1%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.2%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Surrey

The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

Machine learning enhanced muon imaging for nuclear waste monitoring and safeguards

£26,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Nanoscale standardisation of DNA damage for Emerging Isotopes in Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection

£26,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Understanding the dynamics of space radiation hazards using measurements from novel in-situ detectors

£26,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

AI for proton-acoustics for real-time 3D dosimetry of proton therapy

£25,805

Deadline: Jul 2026

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