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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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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 3 categories
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Greater Manchester
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of Greater Manchester are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction, graduate salary; University of Greater Manchester on employment, courses, scholarship.
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of Greater Manchester both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Computing & IT, Biomedical Engineering and Games Design & Computer Animation. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, City of Liverpool College University Centre is higher in 3 and University of Greater Manchester in 0. The widest gap is in Biomedical Engineering: £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, against £23,000 from University of Greater Manchester.
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 Greater Manchester
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
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
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
University of Greater Manchester
Computing & IT
Biomedical Engineering
Games Design & Computer Animation
Management
Building & Construction
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Civil Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
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 Greater Manchester
- £17,500
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
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 Greater Manchester
Biomedical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000No dataSatisfaction93%Civil Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000No dataSatisfaction83%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000No dataSatisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
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Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Greater Manchester 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 £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £4,000 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 Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Computing & IT, Biomedical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Greater Manchester better for Biomedical Engineering?
Biomedical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, and £23,000 from University of Greater Manchester. 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 Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 48 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 40 more.
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