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Cambridge · QS World #6
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
5/7
Cambridge
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Cambridge at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Cambridge both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences and General Engineering. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: DN Colleges Group is about £20,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: DN Colleges Group is about £28,800 a year cheaper.
In Education Studies, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Cambridge
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
15 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
University of Cambridge
Childhood & Youth Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £43,520 (PG)
Biomedical Sciences
General Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Education Studies
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Business & Management (General)
Building & Construction
Computing & IT
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Health & Social Care
Animal Science
Business Studies
Social Policy & Public Policy
Software Engineering
Only at DN Colleges Group
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
- University of Cambridge
- £32,890
DN Colleges Group is about £20,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
DN Colleges Group is about £28,800 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
University of Cambridge
Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
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DN Colleges Group vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: DN Colleges Group is about £20,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: DN Colleges Group is about £28,800 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 University of Cambridge?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Animal Science and 3 more.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Cambridge?
DN Colleges Group teaches 11 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems and 3 more.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Cambridge teaches 64 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, Economics, Law, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology and 56 more.
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