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University of Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire · QS #851

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University of the West of Scotland

the · N/A

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.

7/9

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

the

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 7 of 9 key metrics (ranking, TEF, employment, international, salary (5y), courses). But University of the West of Scotland 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
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#601
THE World
#601
#69
Guardian UK
#115
1952
Established
1897
N/A
Russell Group
N/A
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 the West of Scotland

86.4%
89%

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
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.1%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

57.5%
30.3%

International

International student share

468
119

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%
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the

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses