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Doncaster
Brighton · QS World #273
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
4/6
Sussex
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sussex 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 Sussex at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Sussex both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,500 at University of Sussex: DN Colleges Group is about £11,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,500 at University of Sussex: DN Colleges Group is about £11,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 5 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £37,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 6 and University of Sussex in 1.
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 Sussex
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
Sussex
115 countries · 25.3% international
- 🇨🇳China21.6%
- 🇮🇳India7.9%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
- 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%
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 Sussex
Childhood & Youth Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,000 (PG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Education Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Health & Social Care
Computing & IT
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Design & Fashion
Teacher Training
Also taught at both: Animal Science, General Engineering, Software Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Literature, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
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 Sussex
- £23,500
DN Colleges Group is about £11,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Sussex
- £23,500
DN Colleges Group is about £11,000 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 Sussex
Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00096%Satisfaction86%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£25,50084%Satisfaction90%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£32,50088%Satisfaction84%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000100%Satisfaction86%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction92%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£37,000100%Satisfaction69%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfactionNo dataTeacher Training
£17,000Salary (3 years)No data96%Satisfaction92%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£37,000No dataSatisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
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View all scholarships →University of Sussex
Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Sussex Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Sussex: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Sussex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,500 at University of Sussex: DN Colleges Group is about £11,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,500 at University of Sussex: DN Colleges Group is about £11,000 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 Sussex?
Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT and 9 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Sussex better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £25,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 90% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Sussex offer more courses?
University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Sussex?
DN Colleges Group teaches 5 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems and Fine Art.
What can you study at University of Sussex but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Sussex teaches 55 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General) and 47 more.
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