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Coventry University

Coventry · QS World #581

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/3

Coventry

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Coventry University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

Coventry University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Coventry University and University Centre Somerset both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Coventry University offers 468 courses across 81 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Coventry University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Coventry University is higher in 7 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £32,000 three years after graduating from Coventry University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Coventry University is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#581
QS World
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#601
THE World
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#40
Guardian UK
—
1843
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Coventry University

University Centre Somerset

88.3%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.1%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

45.1%
No data

International

International student share

468
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

6
5

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.

Coventry

81 countries · 45.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India55.6%
  • 🌐Nepal12.6%
  • 🇨🇳China6.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.5%
VS

University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    11 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.

    Coventry University

    University Centre Somerset

    Only at Coventry University

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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

    Coventry University
    £17,600
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Coventry University
    £19,500
    University Centre Somerset
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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.

    Coventry University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      91%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Computing & IT

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      92%Satisfaction91%

    • Adult Nursing

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      65%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      97%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Coventry University

    AZIZ Foundation Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    EU Support Bursary

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship 2025/26

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Coventry University Group Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Coventry University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Coventry University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Coventry University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £4,100 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 Coventry University and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Computing & IT, Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, History and Mental Health Nursing.

    Is Coventry University or University Centre Somerset better for Manufacturing & Production Engineering?

    Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £30,000 three years after graduating from Coventry University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Coventry University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Coventry University lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Coventry University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Coventry University teaches 70 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Business Studies, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 62 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Coventry University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 3 subject areas that Coventry University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts and Applied Computing.

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    Coventry University468 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses