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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/7
De Montfort
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
De Montfort University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
De Montfort University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
De Montfort University and University Centre South Devon both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. De Montfort University offers 204 courses across 68 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at De Montfort University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, De Montfort University is higher in 5 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,500 three years after graduating from De Montfort University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and De Montfort University in 2.
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.
De Montfort University
University Centre South Devon
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.
De Montfort
73 countries · 31.8% international
- 🇮🇳India42.4%
- 🇨🇳China14.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.4%
- 🌐Nepal6.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.6%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
13 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.
De Montfort University
University Centre South Devon
Design & Fashion
24 coursesTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Computer Science
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Music
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Psychology (General)
Health & Social Care
Management
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
General Engineering
Healthcare Science
Only at De Montfort University
Only at University Centre South Devon
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
- De Montfort University
- £16,800
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £3,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- De Montfort University
- £18,100
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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.
De Montfort University
University Centre South Devon
Design & Fashion
£21,000Salary (3 years)£14,50091%Satisfaction87%Computer Science
£27,500Salary (3 years)£19,00076%Satisfaction87%Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£14,50096%Satisfaction91%Psychology (General)
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction100%Health & Social Care
£27,500Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction98%Management
£24,000Salary (3 years)£21,00087%Satisfaction97%Healthcare Science
£28,000Salary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction99%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDe Montfort University
Global Partnerships Scholarship
£8,500
Deadline: Jul 2026
Sanctuary Scholarship
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Health and Life Sciences Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship 2026/27
20%
Deadline: N/A
Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship
20%
Deadline: N/A
Travel bursary
£200
Deadline: N/A
University Centre South Devon
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De Montfort University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is De Montfort University or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at De Montfort University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,300 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 De Montfort University and University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering and 1 more.
Is De Montfort University or University Centre South Devon better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from De Montfort University, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at De Montfort University and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does De Montfort University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
De Montfort University lists 204 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at De Montfort University but not at University Centre South Devon?
De Montfort University teaches 55 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Law, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies and 47 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at De Montfort University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 5 subject areas that De Montfort University does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General) and Creative Arts (General).
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