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Durham · QS World #85
Peterborough
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.
6/6
Durham
scored higher in 6 categories
0/6
University Centre Peterborough
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Durham University leads in 6 of 6 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough does not lead in any category where both have data.
Durham University vs University Centre Peterborough at a glance
Durham University and University Centre Peterborough both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Education Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas; University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Peterborough is higher in 2 and Durham University in 0.
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.
Durham University
University Centre Peterborough
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.
Durham
86 countries · 32.6% international
- 🇨🇳China49.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
- 🇮🇳India5.9%
- 🇺🇸United States4.9%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%
University Centre Peterborough
No published data on international students
Subjects
10 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.
Durham University
University Centre Peterborough
Psychology (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £34,000 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Education Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Business & Management (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
English Literature
Mechanical Engineering
Forensic Science
Marketing
Only at Durham University
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
- Durham University
- £31,000
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.
Postgraduate
- Durham University
- £30,500
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough 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.
Durham University
University Centre Peterborough
Education Studies
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction100%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDurham University
Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship
£53,333
Deadline: N/A
Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
The Global DBA Scholarships
£25,000
Deadline: Nov 2026
The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund
£25,000
Deadline: N/A
Global Grand Challenges Studentships
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
University Centre Peterborough
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Durham University vs University Centre Peterborough: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Durham University and University Centre Peterborough?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Psychology (General), Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Mechanical Engineering, Forensic Science and Marketing.
Does Durham University or University Centre Peterborough offer more courses?
Durham University lists 278 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at Durham University but not at University Centre Peterborough?
Durham University teaches 44 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Computer Science, General Engineering, Law, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies and 36 more.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at Durham University?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 10 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Performing Arts (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Animal Science, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, Games Design & Computer Animation and 2 more.
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