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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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.

2/7

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

DN Colleges Group and UCL (University College London) both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): DN Colleges Group is about £17,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): DN Colleges Group is about £22,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 4 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £38,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 4 and UCL (University College London) in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
2017
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

DN Colleges Group

UCL (University College London)

92.2%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
51.9%

International

International student share

72
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
18

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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    UCL (University College London)

    127 countries · 51.9% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.3%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
    • 🇮🇳India3.4%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

    Subjects

    22 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    UCL (University College London)

    Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, English Literature.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at UCL (University College London)

    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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    UCL (University College London)
    £29,800

    DN Colleges Group is about £17,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    UCL (University College London)
    £34,700

    DN Colleges Group is about £22,200 a year cheaper.

    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.

    DN Colleges Group

    UCL (University College London)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£41,500
      96%Satisfaction84%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
      100%Satisfaction79%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      84%Satisfaction87%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£38,000
      91%Satisfaction93%

    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      98%SatisfactionNo data

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
      88%Satisfaction85%

    • English Literature

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      95%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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    UCL (University College London)

    Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs UCL (University College London): common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): DN Colleges Group is about £17,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): DN Colleges Group is about £22,200 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 DN Colleges Group and UCL (University College London)?

    Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering and 10 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or UCL (University College London) better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £28,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 87% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

    UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at UCL (University College London)?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 4 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Animal Science and Business Information Systems.

    What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at DN Colleges Group?

    UCL (University College London) teaches 87 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, French and 79 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses