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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/8

Strathclyde

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Sunderland

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction, international.

University of Strathclyde vs University of Sunderland at a glance

University of Strathclyde and University of Sunderland both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and English Studies. University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,750 a year at University of Strathclyde and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £5,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,250 a year at University of Strathclyde and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £13,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 23 and University of Sunderland in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £32,000 three years after graduating from University of Strathclyde, against £18,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 14 and University of Strathclyde in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#230
QS World
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#351
THE World
#1501
#25
Guardian UK
#86
1796
Established
1901
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Strathclyde

University of Sunderland

89.6%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£37,200
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
36.5%

International

International student share

541
193

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%
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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

38 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 Strathclyde

University of Sunderland

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Economics, General Engineering, Biochemistry, Design & Fashion, Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Management, Software Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied & General Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at University of Strathclyde

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Strathclyde
£22,750
University of Sunderland
£17,500

University of Sunderland is about £5,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Strathclyde
£30,250
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £13,250 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 Strathclyde

University of Sunderland

  • Teacher Training

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • English Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction97%

  • Education Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction76%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

University of Strathclyde vs University of Sunderland: common questions

Is University of Strathclyde or University of Sunderland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,750 a year at University of Strathclyde and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £5,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,250 a year at University of Strathclyde and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £13,250 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 Strathclyde and University of Sunderland?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, English Studies, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies and 26 more.

Is University of Strathclyde or University of Sunderland better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from University of Strathclyde, and £26,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Strathclyde and 80% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Strathclyde or University of Sunderland offer more courses?

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

What can you study at University of Strathclyde but not at University of Sunderland?

University of Strathclyde teaches 29 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including History, Physics, Politics & International Relations, French, Civil Engineering, Naval Architecture, Statistics, Personal & Professional Development and 21 more.

What can you study at University of Sunderland but not at University of Strathclyde?

University of Sunderland teaches 18 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Applied Psychology, Agriculture & Land Management and 10 more.

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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses