Compare any two UK universities
Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.
Liverpool
Sunderland · Guardian UK #86
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/5
City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 2 categories
3/5
Sunderland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sunderland leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Sunderland at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of Sunderland both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Games Design & Computer Animation. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 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 Sunderland: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
In Electronic & Electrical Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, City of Liverpool College University Centre is higher.
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 Sunderland
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
Sunderland
56 countries · 36.5% international
- 🌐Nepal29.5%
- 🇮🇳India17.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%
Subjects
4 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 Sunderland
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical 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 Sunderland
- £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 Sunderland
- £17,000
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 Sunderland
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity of Liverpool College University Centre
View all scholarships →University of Sunderland
View all scholarships →FAQ
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of Sunderland: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland: 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 Sunderland?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and Management.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of Sunderland 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 £26,500 from University of Sunderland. 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 Sunderland offer more courses?
University of Sunderland lists 193 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 Sunderland?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 4 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Biomedical Engineering and Civil Engineering.
What can you study at University of Sunderland but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
University of Sunderland teaches 52 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Journalism and 44 more.
Ready to explore courses?
Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.