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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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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.

10/11

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

West London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on employment.

University of Oxford vs University of West London at a glance

University of Oxford and University of West London both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Music, Childhood & Youth Studies and Law. University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £43,600 a year at University of Oxford and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £26,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £38,430 a year at University of Oxford and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £21,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 8 and University of West London in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £52,500 three years after graduating from University of Oxford, against £22,500 from University of West London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 6 and University of West London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#4
QS World
—
#1
THE World
#1201
#1
Guardian UK
#108
1096
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 Oxford

University of West London

92.5%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£50,000
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

76.6%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

37.2%
27.1%

International

International student share

642
338

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

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

Subjects

37 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 Oxford

University of West London

Also taught at both: Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Pharmacology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Social Work, Information & Library Studies, Medicine, Social Policy & Public Policy, Computing & IT, Management, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Arts (General).

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600
University of West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £26,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Oxford
£38,430
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £21,180 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 Oxford

University of West London

  • Music

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £52,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Physics

    £43,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £51,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction78%

  • Mathematics

    £43,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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University of West London

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FAQ

University of Oxford vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £43,600 a year at University of Oxford and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £26,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £38,430 a year at University of Oxford and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £21,180 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 Oxford and University of West London?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Physics, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 25 more.

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

Music graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from University of Oxford, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Oxford 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 Oxford or University of West London offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

University of Oxford teaches 42 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 34 more.

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

University of West London teaches 31 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 23 more.

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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses