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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

1/11

Huddersfield

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Huddersfield is ahead on employment.

University of Huddersfield vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of Huddersfield and University of Oxford both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being History, Childhood & Youth Studies and Education Studies. University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at University of Huddersfield and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Huddersfield is about £26,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,700 a year at University of Huddersfield and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Huddersfield is about £19,730 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 10 and University of Huddersfield in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 7 and University of Huddersfield in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#521
QS World
#4
#501
THE World
#1
#51
Guardian UK
#1
1841
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
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 Huddersfield

University of Oxford

81.8%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.2%
37.2%

International

International student share

413
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.

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%
VS

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

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

Subjects

44 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 Huddersfield

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Management, Sociology & Criminology, Clinical Specialities, Biology, Economics, Health & Social Care, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Social Work, Archaeology, English Literature, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Human Geography & Environment, Social Policy & Public Policy, Statistics, Creative Arts (General), Fine Art, Genetics & Genomics, Media & Film Studies, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Pharmacology.

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600
University of Oxford
£43,600

University of Huddersfield is about £26,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Huddersfield
£18,700
University of Oxford
£38,430

University of Huddersfield is about £19,730 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 Huddersfield

University of Oxford

  • History

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    72%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • Chemistry

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    95%Satisfaction85%

  • Linguistics

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    100%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Biology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Biochemistry

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    72%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Huddersfield

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

University of Huddersfield vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at University of Huddersfield and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Huddersfield is about £26,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,700 a year at University of Huddersfield and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Huddersfield is about £19,730 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 Huddersfield and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, English Studies, Computer Science, Music, Law, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and 32 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Huddersfield and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 32 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Nursing (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Forensic Science, Accounting and 24 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 35 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 27 more.

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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses