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City of Liverpool College University Centre

Liverpool

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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

VS

5/6

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University at a glance

City of Liverpool College University Centre and Robert Gordon University both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Management and Sport & Exercise Sciences. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

In Electronic & Electrical Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#81
1992
Established
1729
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

Robert Gordon University

95.6%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.4%

International

International student share

13
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
43

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

    Robert Gordon

    48 countries · 14.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
    • 🇮🇳India16.2%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

    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.

    City of Liverpool College University Centre

    Robert Gordon University

    • Building & Construction

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Management

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,060 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Biomedical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,210 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    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
    Robert Gordon University
    £18,300

    City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    City of Liverpool College University Centre
    No data
    Robert Gordon University
    £19,060

    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

    Robert Gordon University

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    City of Liverpool College University Centre

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    Robert Gordon University

    Bolashak Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Chevening Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

    Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Robert Gordon 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 £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £4,800 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 Robert Gordon University?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Building & Construction, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Robert Gordon University better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, and £36,000 from Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

    Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.

    What can you study at City of Liverpool College University Centre but not at Robert Gordon University?

    City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 1 subject area that Robert Gordon University does not, including Computing & IT.

    What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?

    Robert Gordon University teaches 44 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Law, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy and 36 more.

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