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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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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

Bangor

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor 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.

Bangor University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Bangor University and University Centre Somerset both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and History. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 1. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £30,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 2 and Bangor University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
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#501
THE World
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#46
Guardian UK
—
1884
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bangor University

University Centre Somerset

87%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
No data

International

International student share

329
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
VS

University Centre Somerset

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.

    Bangor University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      10 courses

      Typical fee £20,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • History

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Adult Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Bangor 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

    Bangor University
    £18,000
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Bangor University
    £19,000
    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.

    Bangor University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      97%SatisfactionNo data

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      92%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      70%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      64%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Bangor University

    Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Chevening Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Refugee Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    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

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    FAQ

    Bangor University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Bangor University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £4,500 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 Bangor University and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

    Is Bangor University or University Centre Somerset better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £29,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Bangor University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Bangor University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Bangor University teaches 45 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Law, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music and 37 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Bangor University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 7 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing and Mechanical Engineering.

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    Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses