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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/12

Kent

scored higher in 1 category

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11/12

Oxford

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Kent is ahead on employment.

University of Kent vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of Kent and University of Oxford both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being History, Classical Studies and Politics & International Relations. University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,500 a year at University of Kent and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Kent is about £20,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,700 a year at University of Kent and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Kent is about £17,730 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 14 and University of Kent in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Kent, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 10 and University of Kent in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#415
QS World
#4
#401
THE World
#1
#47
Guardian UK
#1
1965
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
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 Kent

University of Oxford

84%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
37.2%

International

International student share

335
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.

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%
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 Kent

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Linguistics, General Engineering, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Social Sciences (General), Astronomy & Astrophysics, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Archaeology, English Literature, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Statistics, Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Genetics & Genomics, Health & Social Care, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Media & Film Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, American & Comparative Studies.

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500
University of Oxford
£43,600

University of Kent is about £20,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Kent
£20,700
University of Oxford
£38,430

University of Kent is about £17,730 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 Kent

University of Oxford

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Classical Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction97%

  • Economics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Ancient Languages

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • Biology

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    77%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Kent

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

University of Kent vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,500 a year at University of Kent and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Kent is about £20,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,700 a year at University of Kent and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Kent is about £17,730 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 Kent and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: History, Classical Studies, Politics & International Relations, Spanish & Portuguese, Computer Science, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Economics, Law, Physics, Finance & Actuarial Science, French and 32 more.

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

History graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University of Kent, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Kent and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Kent lists 335 courses.

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

University of Kent teaches 19 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Applied Psychology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Accounting, Marketing, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Forensic Science, Creative Writing and 11 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 35 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Eastern European Languages, Italian, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Clinical Specialities, Asian Languages & Studies, Music and 27 more.

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