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City of Liverpool College University Centre

Liverpool

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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.

2/6

City of Liverpool College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

Plymouth

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses, scholarship). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.

City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Plymouth at a glance

City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth 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 £24,000 from University of Plymouth.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
1992
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Plymouth

95.6%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

13
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
10

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

    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.2%
    • 🇮🇳India11%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

    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 Plymouth

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Fee not available

    • Management

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (PG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,700 (PG)

    • Biomedical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    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 Plymouth
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Plymouth yet.

    Postgraduate

    City of Liverpool College University Centre
    No data
    University of Plymouth
    £19,500

    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 Plymouth

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction91%
    • Civil Engineering

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction94%
    • Management

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    City of Liverpool College University Centre

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    University of Plymouth

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Tamar Engineering Project

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Plymouth: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of Plymouth?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Management, Games Design & Computer Animation and Biomedical Engineering.

    Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Plymouth 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 £32,000 from University of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth offer more courses?

    University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

    City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 2 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Computing & IT and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?

    University of Plymouth teaches 72 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing and 64 more.

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