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Liverpool
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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.
2/6
City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
South Wales
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of South Wales 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 South Wales at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of South Wales both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £16,200 at University of South Wales: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £2,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of South Wales is higher in 3 and City of Liverpool College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, against £30,000 from University of South Wales.
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 South Wales
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
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
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 South Wales
Building & Construction
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Games Design & Computer Animation
Management
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 South Wales
- £16,200
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £2,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
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 South Wales
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£30,000No dataSatisfaction94%Civil Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£28,500No dataSatisfaction83%Management
£17,500Salary (3 years)£19,000No dataSatisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity of Liverpool College University Centre
View all scholarships →University of South Wales
USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of South Wales 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 £16,200 at University of South Wales: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £2,700 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 South Wales?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and Management.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of South Wales 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 £30,000 from University of South Wales. 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 South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 2 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Computing & IT and Biomedical Engineering.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
University of South Wales teaches 57 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and 49 more.
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