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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/6
Abertay
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Abertay University and University Centre Weston are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Abertay University is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses; University Centre Weston on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.
Abertay University vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Abertay University and University Centre Weston both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Civil Engineering. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £3,050 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Abertay University is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 2. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £30,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £20,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 2.
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 Weston
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 Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
7 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 Weston
Business & Management (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Civil Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Sociology & Criminology
Applied Computing
Building & Construction
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 Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £3,050 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- University Centre Weston
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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 Weston
Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,00064%Satisfaction98%Games Design & Computer Animation
£30,500Salary (3 years)£20,00087%Satisfaction80%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction90%Applied Computing
£30,500Salary (3 years)£20,00087%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
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Abertay University vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Abertay University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £3,050 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 Weston?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Computing and Building & Construction.
Is Abertay University or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 64% at Abertay University and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Abertay University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at University Centre Weston?
Abertay University teaches 24 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Food Science, Human Geography & Environment and 16 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Abertay University?
University Centre Weston teaches 9 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology and 1 more.
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