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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Abertay
scored higher in 2 categories
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Abertay University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
Abertay University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Abertay University and University Centre Somerset both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and Applied Computing. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset 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 2 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £29,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 1 and University Centre Somerset in 1.
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
University Centre Somerset
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%
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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
University Centre Somerset
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Psychology (General)
Applied Computing
Mental Health Nursing
Only at Abertay University
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
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £3,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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
University Centre Somerset
Applied Computing
£30,500Salary (3 years)£25,00087%Satisfaction91%Mental Health Nursing
£29,500Salary (3 years)£19,00098%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAbertay University
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Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
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Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Abertay University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Abertay University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset 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 University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Applied Computing and Mental Health Nursing.
Is Abertay University or University Centre Somerset better for Applied Computing?
Applied Computing graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £25,000 from University Centre Somerset. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Abertay University and 91% at University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Abertay University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at University Centre Somerset?
Abertay University teaches 27 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Law, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and 19 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Abertay University?
University Centre Somerset teaches 10 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing and 2 more.
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