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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

7/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

University of Portsmouth vs University of West London at a glance

University of Portsmouth and University of West London both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,900 a year at University of Portsmouth and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at University of Portsmouth and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 18 and University of West London in 10, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £36,500 three years after graduating from University of Portsmouth, against £24,500 from University of West London. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 20 and University of Portsmouth in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#662
QS World
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#401
THE World
#1201
#55
Guardian UK
#108
1869
Established
1860
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 West London

86.9%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.4%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
27.1%

International

International student share

446
338

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

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

Subjects

50 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 West London

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Human Resource Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Economics, Psychology (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Journalism, Biochemistry, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Social Sciences (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Nursing (General), Planning & Housing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Arts (General).

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900
University of West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £1,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Portsmouth
£18,600
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £1,350 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 West London

  • Music

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

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Building & Construction

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Portsmouth vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,900 a year at University of Portsmouth and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at University of Portsmouth and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,350 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 West London?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Management, Politics & International Relations and 38 more.

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

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 34 subject areas that University of West London does not, including General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Teacher Training, Ancient Languages, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Language, English Literature, History and 26 more.

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

University of West London teaches 18 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 10 more.

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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses