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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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

Huddersfield

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

Reading

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Huddersfield is ahead on TEF, established, international.

University of Huddersfield vs University of Reading at a glance

University of Huddersfield and University of Reading both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and Economics. University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at University of Huddersfield and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Huddersfield is about £8,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,700 a year at University of Huddersfield and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Huddersfield is about £7,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 21 and University of Huddersfield in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 16 and University of Huddersfield in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#521
QS World
#196
#501
THE World
#201
#51
Guardian UK
#33
1841
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Huddersfield

University of Reading

81.8%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.2%
18%

International

International student share

413
448

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%
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Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

42 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Teacher Training, Pharmacy, Archaeology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Fine Art, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Pharmacology, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Linguistics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Huddersfield

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

University of Huddersfield is about £8,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Huddersfield
£18,700
University of Reading
£26,450

University of Huddersfield is about £7,750 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 Reading

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • Economics

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    77%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    70%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Building & Construction

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    72%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Huddersfield vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at University of Huddersfield and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Huddersfield is about £8,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,700 a year at University of Huddersfield and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Huddersfield is about £7,750 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Design & Fashion, Chemistry, Business Studies, Law, Management, Marketing, Psychology (General), Building & Construction, History and 30 more.

Is University of Huddersfield or University of Reading better for Education Studies?

Education Studies graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, and £29,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Huddersfield and 97% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 34 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Music, Nursing (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Forensic Science and 26 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 28 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Business & Management (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Philosophy, Food Science, Information & Library Studies, Ancient Languages, Biological Sciences (General), Geology & Earth Sciences and 20 more.

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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses