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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/6

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

South Wales

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of South Wales leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs University of South Wales at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of South Wales both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Sport & Exercise Sciences. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,200 at University of South Wales: DN Colleges Group is about £3,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,900 at University of South Wales: DN Colleges Group is about £5,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of South Wales is higher in 7 and DN Colleges Group in 2. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £25,000 from University of South Wales. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 8 and University of South Wales in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#83
2017
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

92.2%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22%

International

International student share

72
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
23

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

    South Wales

    71 countries · 22% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
    • 🇮🇳India16.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

    Subjects

    21 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 South Wales

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £16,800 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Teacher Training

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      6 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,700 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,700 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, General Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at University of South Wales

    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 South Wales
    £16,200

    DN Colleges Group is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of South Wales
    £17,900

    DN Colleges Group is about £5,400 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 South Wales

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction87%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Teacher Training

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      96%Satisfaction97%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      96%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      96%Satisfaction93%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      88%Satisfaction91%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      84%Satisfaction83%

    Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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    University of South Wales

    USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2027

    USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of South Wales: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £16,200 at University of South Wales: DN Colleges Group is about £3,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £17,900 at University of South Wales: DN Colleges Group is about £5,400 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 South Wales?

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care and 9 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of South Wales better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £21,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at DN Colleges Group and 87% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or University of South Wales offer more courses?

    University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of South Wales?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 5 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems, English Literature and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    What can you study at University of South Wales but not at DN Colleges Group?

    University of South Wales teaches 42 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Civil Engineering, Forensic Science and 34 more.

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    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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    University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses