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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Roehampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Roehampton is ahead on established, international.

University of Portsmouth vs University of Roehampton at a glance

University of Portsmouth and University of Roehampton both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,900 a year at University of Portsmouth and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at University of Portsmouth and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 15 and University of Roehampton in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £30,500 three years after graduating from University of Portsmouth, against £22,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 23 and University of Roehampton in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#662
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#801
#55
Guardian UK
#77
1869
Established
1841
No
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 Portsmouth

University of Roehampton

86.9%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.4%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
46.5%

International

International student share

446
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
5

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.

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

46 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 Portsmouth

University of Roehampton

Also taught at both: Marketing, Architecture, Human Resource Management, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Policy & Public Policy, Economics, History, Software Engineering, English Literature, Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Creative Writing, Adult Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Public Health & Epidemiology, Ecology & Conservation, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Business Information Systems, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.

Only at University of Portsmouth

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Portsmouth
£17,900
University of Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Portsmouth
£18,600
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £7,350 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 Portsmouth

University of Roehampton

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction71%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction70%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction78%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Portsmouth vs University of Roehampton: common questions

Is University of Portsmouth or University of Roehampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,900 a year at University of Portsmouth and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at University of Portsmouth and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,350 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 Portsmouth and University of Roehampton?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and 34 more.

Is University of Portsmouth or University of Roehampton better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Portsmouth, and £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Portsmouth and 81% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Portsmouth or University of Roehampton offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

What can you study at University of Portsmouth but not at University of Roehampton?

University of Portsmouth teaches 38 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ancient Languages, English Language, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Dentistry, International Development, Linguistics and 30 more.

What can you study at University of Roehampton but not at University of Portsmouth?

University of Roehampton teaches 10 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Dance, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Nutrition & Dietetics, Theology & Religious Studies, Biological Sciences (General), English Studies, Health & Social Care, Zoology & Animal Biology and 2 more.

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