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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/5
Abertay
scored higher in 3 categories
2/5
City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Abertay University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.
Abertay University vs City of Liverpool College University Centre at a glance
Abertay University and City of Liverpool College University Centre both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Civil Engineering. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,500 at City of Liverpool College University Centre: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Abertay University is higher in 1 and City of Liverpool College University Centre in 1. The widest gap is in Management: £22,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £17,500 from City of Liverpool College University Centre.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Abertay University
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Abertay
29 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇫🇷France28%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.6%
- 🇨🇳China3.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
City of Liverpool College University Centre
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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.
Abertay University
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Games Design & Computer Animation
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Civil Engineering
Building & Construction
Management
Only at Abertay University
Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre
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
- Abertay University
- £16,950
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- £13,500
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for City of Liverpool College University Centre yet.
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.
Abertay University
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Civil Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£27,50093%SatisfactionNo dataManagement
£22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500No dataSatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
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Abertay University vs City of Liverpool College University Centre: common questions
Is Abertay University or City of Liverpool College University Centre cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,500 at City of Liverpool College University Centre: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,450 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 Abertay University and City of Liverpool College University Centre?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction and Management.
Is Abertay University or City of Liverpool College University Centre better for Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £27,500 from City of Liverpool College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Abertay University or City of Liverpool College University Centre offer more courses?
Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
Abertay University teaches 26 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Business & Management (General), Accounting, Law, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Food Science, Human Geography & Environment and 18 more.
What can you study at City of Liverpool College University Centre but not at Abertay University?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering.
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