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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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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge · QS World #1001

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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.

3/3

Anglia Ruskin

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Anglia Ruskin University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

Anglia Ruskin University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Anglia Ruskin University and University Centre Somerset both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management and Psychology (General). Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Anglia Ruskin University is higher in 7 and University Centre Somerset in 1. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £35,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 4 and Anglia Ruskin University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#601
THE World
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—
Guardian UK
—
1858
Established
2015
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.

Anglia Ruskin University

University Centre Somerset

82.5%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.8%
No data

International

International student share

512
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
5

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.

Anglia Ruskin

93 countries · 20.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates4%
VS

University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    12 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.

    Anglia Ruskin University

    University Centre Somerset

    Only at Anglia Ruskin University

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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

    Anglia Ruskin University
    £17,500
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Anglia Ruskin University
    £18,600
    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.

    Anglia Ruskin University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      88%Satisfaction95%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      95%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      69%SatisfactionNo data

    • Computing & IT

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      82%Satisfaction91%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      72%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      79%Satisfaction86%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      64%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £35,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      79%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Anglia Ruskin University

    Vice Chancellor's PhD Scholarships

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £7,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Training Grant for Healthcare Students

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Postgraduate Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Somerset

    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

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Anglia Ruskin University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Anglia Ruskin University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £4,000 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 Anglia Ruskin University and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Mental Health Nursing and Chemical Engineering.

    Is Anglia Ruskin University or University Centre Somerset better for Agriculture & Land Management?

    Agriculture & Land Management graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £18,500 from University Centre Somerset. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Anglia Ruskin University and 95% at University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Anglia Ruskin University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Anglia Ruskin University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Anglia Ruskin University teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Computer Science, Animal Science and 63 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Anglia Ruskin University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 2 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Applied Computing.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Anglia Ruskin University512 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses