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City of Liverpool College University Centre

Liverpool

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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh · QS World #325

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.

1/6

City of Liverpool College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Heriot-Watt

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Heriot-Watt University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Heriot-Watt University at a glance

City of Liverpool College University Centre and Heriot-Watt University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Civil Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £6,580 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Heriot-Watt University is higher in 3 and City of Liverpool College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Management: £17,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, against £27,500 from Heriot-Watt University.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#325
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#41
1992
Established
1821
No
Russell Group
No
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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.

City of Liverpool College University Centre

Heriot-Watt University

95.6%
82%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

13
214

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
42

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.

City of Liverpool College University Centre

No published data on international students

    VS

    Heriot-Watt

    72 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇮🇳India29.8%
    • 🇨🇳China17.1%
    • 🇫🇷France6.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%

    Subjects

    8 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.

    City of Liverpool College University Centre

    Heriot-Watt University

    • Building & Construction

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £20,080 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £25,810 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £25,810 (UG)

    • Management

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £20,640 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £25,480 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £21,190 (UG)

    • Biomedical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £39,200 (PG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £25,480 (PG)

    Only at Heriot-Watt 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

    City of Liverpool College University Centre
    £13,500
    Heriot-Watt University
    £20,080

    City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £6,580 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    City of Liverpool College University Centre
    No data
    Heriot-Watt University
    £24,180

    We do not have reliable international fee data for City of Liverpool College University Centre 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.

    City of Liverpool College University Centre

    Heriot-Watt University

    • Civil Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Management

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction74%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    City of Liverpool College University Centre

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    Heriot-Watt University

    International Merit Scholarship

    £500,000

    Deadline: N/A

    MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship

    £64,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

    £21,800

    Deadline: N/A

    Future Planner Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

    100%

    Deadline: May 2026

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Heriot-Watt University: common questions

    Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Heriot-Watt University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £6,580 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 City of Liverpool College University Centre and Heriot-Watt University?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Computing & IT, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Heriot-Watt University better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, and £30,500 from Heriot-Watt University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or Heriot-Watt University offer more courses?

    Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.

    What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?

    Heriot-Watt University teaches 40 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Business & Management (General) and 32 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    City of Liverpool College University Centre13 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Heriot-Watt University214 courses · 42 scholarshipsBrowse Courses