Compare any two UK universities
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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Southend-on-Sea
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/5
City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 3 categories
2/5
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
City of Liverpool College University Centre leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, graduate salary). University Centre South Essex is ahead on employment, courses.
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University Centre South Essex both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Computing & IT, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Games Design & Computer Animation. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £4,430 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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
University Centre South Essex
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 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
University Centre South Essex
Computing & IT
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre
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
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £4,430 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University Centre South Essex 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 £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £4,430 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 University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Computing & IT, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
University Centre South Essex lists 25 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 University Centre South Essex?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Management.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
University Centre South Essex teaches 15 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy and 7 more.
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