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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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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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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.

2/3

Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

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1/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Bournemouth University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.

Bournemouth University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Bournemouth University and University Centre Somerset both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £7,190 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 5 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 3 and Bournemouth University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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#401
THE World
—
#59
Guardian UK
—
1992
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bournemouth University

University Centre Somerset

80.8%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
No data

International

International student share

225
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
VS

University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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.

    Bournemouth University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Applied Computing

      8 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      8 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Adult Nursing

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £11,500 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,690 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Bournemouth 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

    Bournemouth University
    £20,690
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £7,190 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Bournemouth University
    £19,690
    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.

    Bournemouth University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Applied Computing

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      73%Satisfaction91%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      81%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      83%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £28,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    Bournemouth University

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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

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Bournemouth University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £7,190 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 Bournemouth University and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Computing & IT and History.

    Is Bournemouth University or University Centre Somerset better for Applied Computing?

    Applied Computing graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £25,000 from University Centre Somerset. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Bournemouth University and 91% at University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Bournemouth University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    Bournemouth University teaches 49 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation and 41 more.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses