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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Suffolk

Ipswich · Guardian UK #98

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/7

Suffolk

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

West of Scotland

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the West of Scotland leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Suffolk is ahead on ranking.

University of Suffolk vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

University of Suffolk and University of the West of Scotland both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Teacher Training and Health & Social Care. University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,690 a year at University of Suffolk and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,210 a year at University of Suffolk and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of Suffolk is about £1,070 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Suffolk is higher in 6 and University of the West of Scotland in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,500 three years after graduating from University of Suffolk, against £30,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Suffolk is higher in 8 and University of the West of Scotland in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#601
#98
Guardian UK
#115
2007
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Suffolk

University of the West of Scotland

88.4%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£27,000
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.8%
30.3%

International

International student share

115
119

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.

Suffolk

15 countries · 3.8% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
  • 🇮🇳India19.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%
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West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

28 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 Suffolk

University of the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Accounting, Design & Fashion, Adult Nursing, Biology, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at University of Suffolk

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 Suffolk
£15,690
University of the West of Scotland
£15,500

About the same.

Postgraduate

University of Suffolk
£15,210
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of Suffolk is about £1,070 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 Suffolk

University of the West of Scotland

  • Teacher Training

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    76%Satisfaction94%

  • Health & Social Care

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%SatisfactionNo data

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Social Work

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Biology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction99%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
    No dataSatisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Suffolk vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is University of Suffolk or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,690 a year at University of Suffolk and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,210 a year at University of Suffolk and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of Suffolk is about £1,070 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 Suffolk and University of the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Business Studies, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, General Engineering, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and 16 more.

Is University of Suffolk or University of the West of Scotland better for Health & Social Care?

Health & Social Care graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from University of Suffolk, and £26,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Suffolk and 90% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Suffolk or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.

What can you study at University of Suffolk but not at University of the West of Scotland?

University of Suffolk teaches 21 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Medical Imaging, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing and 13 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University of Suffolk?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 21 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Physics, Social Sciences (General), Aerospace Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism and 13 more.

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