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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

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.

10/12

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Westminster

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Westminster, London is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Oxford vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

University of Oxford and University of Westminster, London both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being History, Spanish & Portuguese and Law. University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £43,600 a year at University of Oxford and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £26,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £38,430 a year at University of Oxford and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £20,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 16 and University of Westminster, London in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £52,500 three years after graduating from University of Oxford, against £25,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 11 and University of Westminster, London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#4
QS World
#851
#1
THE World
#801
#1
Guardian UK
#107
1096
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

92.5%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£50,000
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

76.6%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

37.2%
30.3%

International

International student share

642
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

Subjects

40 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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Biochemistry, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Public Health & Epidemiology, English Language, Management, Chemistry, Creative Arts (General), Pharmacology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Fine Art, Humanities, History of Art & Design, Information & Library Studies, International Development.

Only at University of Oxford

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

University of Westminster, London is about £26,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Oxford
£38,430
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

University of Westminster, London is about £20,430 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 Westminster, London

  • History

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £52,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • English Studies

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    97%Satisfaction86%

  • French

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Ancient Languages

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • African & Middle Eastern Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Linguistics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Asian Languages & Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £51,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Economics

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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University of Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Oxford vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

Is University of Oxford or University of Westminster, London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £43,600 a year at University of Oxford and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £26,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £38,430 a year at University of Oxford and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £20,430 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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: History, Spanish & Portuguese, Law, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, French, Ancient Languages, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Media & Film Studies, Linguistics, Business & Management (General), Asian Languages & Studies and 28 more.

Is University of Oxford or University of Westminster, London better for History?

History graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from University of Oxford, and £26,500 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at University of Oxford and 85% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Oxford or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses.

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

University of Oxford teaches 39 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Classical Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, General Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, Clinical Specialities and 31 more.

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

University of Westminster, London teaches 24 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Architecture, Planning & Housing, Marketing, Information Systems & Data Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Creative Writing and 16 more.

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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses