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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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Abertay University

Dundee · Guardian UK #55

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University Centre South Devon

Paignton

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

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2/5

University Centre South Devon

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Abertay University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Abertay University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance

Abertay University and University Centre South Devon both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and Computer Science. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Abertay University is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £30,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 1 and University Centre South Devon in 1.

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
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#55
Guardian UK
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1888
Established
2006
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Abertay University

University Centre South Devon

88%
93.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£25,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

9.3%
No data

International

International student share

82
31

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.

Abertay

29 countries · 9.3% international

  • 🇫🇷France28%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China3.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
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University Centre South Devon

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 South Devon

    Only at Abertay University

    Only at University Centre South Devon

    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 South Devon
    £13,500

    University Centre South Devon is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Abertay University
    £18,950
    University Centre South Devon
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • Psychology (General)

      £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction100%

    • Computer Science

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Management

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction97%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Abertay University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions

    Is Abertay University or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?

    Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Computer Science and Management.

    Is Abertay University or University Centre South Devon better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £17,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Abertay University and 90% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Abertay University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?

    Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.

    What can you study at Abertay University but not at University Centre South Devon?

    Abertay University teaches 27 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Law, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Food Science and 19 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Abertay University?

    University Centre South Devon teaches 14 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 6 more.

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    Abertay University82 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Devon31 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses