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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
West of Scotland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and University of the West of Scotland both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Computing & IT, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £2,000 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 the West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
3 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 the West of Scotland
Computing & IT
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
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 the West of Scotland
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
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City of Liverpool College University Centre vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of the West of Scotland 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 £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £2,000 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Computing & IT, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland. 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 the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 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 the West of Scotland?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Building & Construction, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and Management.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 46 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Accounting and 38 more.
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