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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge · QS World #1001

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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.

4/6

Anglia Ruskin

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

2/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Anglia Ruskin University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Anglia Ruskin University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Anglia Ruskin University and University Centre South Essex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Games Design & Computer Animation. Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Anglia Ruskin University is about £430 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Anglia Ruskin University is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 2, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £26,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 8 and Anglia Ruskin University in 1.

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
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1858
Established
2016
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 South Essex

82.5%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.8%
No data

International

International student share

512
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
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.

Anglia Ruskin

93 countries · 20.8% international

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

University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    16 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 South Essex

    Also taught at both: Teacher Training.

    Only at Anglia Ruskin University

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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 South Essex
    £17,930

    Anglia Ruskin University is about £430 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Anglia Ruskin University
    £18,600
    University Centre South Essex
    No data

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

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      94%Satisfaction75%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      82%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      85%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction95%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    • Accounting

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      74%SatisfactionNo data

    • Education Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      67%Satisfaction99%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      75%Satisfaction100%

    • Teacher Training

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction100%

    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

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Anglia Ruskin University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Anglia Ruskin University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Anglia Ruskin University is about £430 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 South Essex?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Accounting, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Computing & IT and 4 more.

    Is Anglia Ruskin University or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Anglia Ruskin University and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Anglia Ruskin University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Anglia Ruskin University teaches 67 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Software Engineering, Law, Agriculture & Land Management, Computer Science, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction and 59 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Dance.

    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 South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses