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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Huddersfield

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

West of Scotland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield and University of the West of Scotland are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. University of Huddersfield is ahead on ranking, established, courses; University of the West of Scotland on satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary.

University of Huddersfield vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

University of Huddersfield and University of the West of Scotland both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Business Studies and Chemistry. University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at University of Huddersfield and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,700 a year at University of Huddersfield and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,420 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Huddersfield is higher in 11 and University of the West of Scotland in 8, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, against £30,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 14 and University of Huddersfield in 3, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#521
QS World
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#501
THE World
#601
#51
Guardian UK
#115
1841
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Huddersfield

University of the West of Scotland

81.8%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.2%
30.3%

International

International student share

413
119

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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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West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

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

Subjects

34 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 the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Biology, Computing & IT, Forensic Science, Social Work, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Journalism, Technology & Logistics, Mathematics, Midwifery.

Only at University of Huddersfield

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 the West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £2,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Huddersfield
£18,700
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £2,420 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 the West of Scotland

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction75%

  • Chemistry

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction99%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Health & Social Care

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    59%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Huddersfield vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is University of Huddersfield or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at University of Huddersfield and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,700 a year at University of Huddersfield and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,420 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 the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Education Studies, Business Studies, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Music, Nursing (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and 22 more.

Is University of Huddersfield or University of the West of Scotland better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, and £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Huddersfield and 75% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Huddersfield or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at University of Huddersfield but not at University of the West of Scotland?

University of Huddersfield teaches 42 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Computer Science, Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software Engineering and 34 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University of Huddersfield?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 15 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Applied Psychology, Physics, Social Sciences (General), Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Community & Specialist Nursing and 7 more.

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