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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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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.

7/10

Reading

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Roehampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Reading vs University of Roehampton at a glance

University of Reading and University of Roehampton both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Law. University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,850 a year at University of Reading and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £8,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,450 a year at University of Reading and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £15,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 16 and University of Roehampton in 3. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £39,500 three years after graduating from University of Reading, against £26,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 12 and University of Roehampton in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#196
QS World
#1001
#201
THE World
#801
#33
Guardian UK
#77
1892
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
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 Reading

University of Roehampton

85.1%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18%
46.5%

International

International student share

448
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

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

Subjects

36 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 Reading

University of Roehampton

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, English Literature, Accounting, Management, Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Architecture, Biological Sciences (General), Human Resource Management, Zoology & Animal Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Ecology & Conservation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850
University of Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £8,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Reading
£26,450
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £15,200 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 Reading

University of Roehampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction71%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction81%

  • Economics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    76%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business Studies

    £39,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)No data
    76%Satisfaction78%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction70%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

See details

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 Reading vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,850 a year at University of Reading and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £8,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,450 a year at University of Reading and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £15,200 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 Reading and University of Roehampton?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Building & Construction, History, Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Business Studies, Computer Science and 24 more.

Is University of Reading or University of Roehampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from University of Reading, and £26,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Reading and 83% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

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

University of Reading teaches 34 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, Philosophy, Food Science, Information & Library Studies, Ancient Languages, Archaeology and 26 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 20 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Applied Computing, Theology & Religious Studies, Adult Nursing and 12 more.

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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses