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Nottingham · QS World #97
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.
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City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 1 category
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Nottingham
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham 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 University of Nottingham at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of Nottingham both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Building & Construction. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £19,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham 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 £33,500 from University of Nottingham.
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 Nottingham
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
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
Subjects
6 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 Nottingham
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Civil Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Building & Construction
Management
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre
Only at University of Nottingham
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £19,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
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 Nottingham
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£35,500No dataSatisfaction86%Civil Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£31,500No dataSatisfaction92%Management
£17,500Salary (3 years)£33,500No dataSatisfaction78%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity of Liverpool College University Centre
View all scholarships →University of Nottingham
Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Nottingham 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 £33,000 at University of Nottingham: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £19,500 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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Biomedical Engineering.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Nottingham 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 £35,500 from University of Nottingham. 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 Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 2 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Computing & IT and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
University of Nottingham teaches 92 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 84 more.
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