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Salford · QS World #1001
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 2 categories
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Salford
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Salford 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 Salford at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of Salford both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Civil Engineering. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £17,040 at University of Salford: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,540 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 1 and University of Salford in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, against £25,000 from University of Salford.
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 Salford
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
Salford
63 countries · 19.1% international
- 🇮🇳India34.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
- 🌐Kuwait3.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%
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 Salford
Building & Construction
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Civil Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Games Design & Computer Animation
Management
Biomedical Engineering
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 of Salford
- £17,040
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,540 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
- University of Salford
- £17,710
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 Salford
Civil Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500No dataSatisfaction84%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000No dataSatisfaction86%Biomedical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£28,000No dataSatisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity of Liverpool College University Centre
View all scholarships →University of Salford
Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships
£8,160
Deadline: N/A
Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships
£7,100
Deadline: N/A
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
IFY Excellence Scholarship
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Salford: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Salford 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 £17,040 at University of Salford: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £3,540 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 Salford?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management and Biomedical Engineering.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Salford better for Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, and £27,500 from University of Salford. 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 Salford offer more courses?
University of Salford lists 305 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 Salford?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 1 subject area that University of Salford does not, including Computing & IT.
What can you study at University of Salford but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
University of Salford teaches 65 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 57 more.
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