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Liverpool
Brighton · QS World #901
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.
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City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 1 category
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Brighton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Brighton 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 University of Brighton at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of Brighton both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Building & Construction and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £17,250 at University of Brighton: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton 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 University of Brighton.
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 of Brighton
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
Brighton
93 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.1%
- 🇨🇳China7.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
- 🇺🇸United States5%
- 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%
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
University of Brighton
Civil Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Building & Construction
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Games Design & Computer Animation
Computing & IT
Management
Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre
Only at University of Brighton
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 of Brighton
- £17,250
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
- University of Brighton
- £18,790
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
University of Brighton
Civil Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction80%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction87%Management
£17,500Salary (3 years)£27,500No dataSatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity of Liverpool College University Centre
View all scholarships →University of Brighton
Ruby Lee Progression scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Vice-Chancellor Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
Widening Access Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Brighton: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Brighton 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 £17,250 at University of Brighton: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,750 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 of Brighton?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT and Management.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Brighton better for Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, and £31,000 from University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Brighton offer more courses?
University of Brighton lists 255 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 of Brighton?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 1 subject area that University of Brighton does not, including Biomedical Engineering.
What can you study at University of Brighton but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
University of Brighton teaches 64 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment and 56 more.
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