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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

8/11

Liverpool

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Liverpool vs University of West London at a glance

University of Liverpool and University of West London both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Music, Sociology & Criminology and Law. University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £15,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £12,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 16 and University of West London in 7. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from University of Liverpool, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 13 and University of Liverpool in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#139
QS World
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#143
THE World
#1201
#28
Guardian UK
#108
1881
Established
1860
Yes
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 Liverpool

University of West London

87.7%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£34,300
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.9%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.1%
27.1%

International

International student share

793
338

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%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

45 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 West London

Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Software Engineering, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Medicine, Architecture, Pharmacology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Biochemistry, Human Resource Management, Planning & Housing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business Information Systems, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Engineering, Computing & IT, Information & Library Studies, Management, Nursing (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at University of Liverpool

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £15,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Liverpool
£30,000
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £12,750 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 Liverpool

University of West London

  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction78%

  • Civil Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 West London

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FAQ

University of Liverpool vs University of West London: common questions

Is University of Liverpool or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £15,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £12,750 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 Liverpool and University of West London?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Music, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Economics, Design & Fashion and 33 more.

Is University of Liverpool or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University of Liverpool, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Liverpool and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Liverpool or University of West London offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

What can you study at University of Liverpool but not at University of West London?

University of Liverpool teaches 49 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Archaeology, History, Asian Languages & Studies, English Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies and 41 more.

What can you study at University of West London but not at University of Liverpool?

University of West London teaches 23 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics and 15 more.

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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses