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City of Liverpool College University Centre

Liverpool

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/7

City of Liverpool College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

6/7

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

City of Liverpool College University Centre vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

City of Liverpool College University Centre and UCL (University College London) both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Management. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £16,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 4 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 £38,000 from UCL (University College London).

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
1992
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

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

UCL (University College London)

95.6%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
51.9%

International

International student share

13
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
18

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

    UCL (University College London)

    127 countries · 51.9% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.3%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
    • 🇮🇳India3.4%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

    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

    UCL (University College London)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

    • Management

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (PG)

    • Building & Construction

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £34,750 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £35,400 (PG)

    • Biomedical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Fee not available

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,500 (PG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £42,700 (PG)

    Only at UCL (University College London)

    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
    UCL (University College London)
    £29,800

    City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £16,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    City of Liverpool College University Centre
    No data
    UCL (University College London)
    £34,700

    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

    UCL (University College London)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Civil Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      No dataSatisfaction73%

    • Management

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Biomedical Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
      No dataSatisfaction74%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    City of Liverpool College University Centre

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    UCL (University College London)

    Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    City of Liverpool College University Centre vs UCL (University College London): common questions

    Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or UCL (University College London) 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 £29,800 at UCL (University College London): City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £16,300 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 UCL (University College London)?

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

    Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or UCL (University College London) 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 £40,000 from UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

    UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.

    What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?

    UCL (University College London) teaches 101 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and 93 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    City of Liverpool College University Centre13 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses