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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

6/11

Liverpool

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Strathclyde

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, courses, scholarship). University of Strathclyde is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

University of Liverpool vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

University of Liverpool and University of Strathclyde both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and English Studies. University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £9,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Liverpool is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 19 and University of Liverpool in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Liverpool, against £32,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 15 and University of Liverpool in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#139
QS World
#230
#143
THE World
#351
#28
Guardian UK
#25
1881
Established
1796
Yes
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 Liverpool

University of Strathclyde

87.7%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£34,300
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.9%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.1%
18.8%

International

International student share

793
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

52 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 Liverpool

University of Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Spanish & Portuguese, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Marketing, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Aerospace Engineering, Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Pharmacy, Management, Software Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Planning & Housing, Information & Library Studies, Pharmacology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Human Geography & Environment, Public Health & Epidemiology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Clinical Specialities, Humanities, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Liverpool

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Liverpool
£32,000
University of Strathclyde
£22,750

University of Strathclyde is about £9,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Liverpool
£30,000
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

University of Liverpool is about £250 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 Liverpool

University of Strathclyde

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • English Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • French

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Chemistry

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Strathclyde

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FAQ

University of Liverpool vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

Is University of Liverpool or University of Strathclyde cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £9,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Liverpool is about £250 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 Liverpool and University of Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Physics, French, Computer Science, Chemistry and 40 more.

Is University of Liverpool or University of Strathclyde better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Liverpool, and £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Liverpool and 94% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Liverpool or University of Strathclyde offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses.

What can you study at University of Liverpool but not at University of Strathclyde?

University of Liverpool teaches 42 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Music, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Classical Studies, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Philosophy, Irish Studies and 34 more.

What can you study at University of Strathclyde but not at University of Liverpool?

University of Strathclyde teaches 15 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Chemical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Statistics, Social Work, Building & Construction, Marine Engineering & Technology and 7 more.

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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses