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Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh · QS World #801

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/3

Edinburgh Napier

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Edinburgh Napier University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

Edinburgh Napier University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Edinburgh Napier University and University Centre Somerset both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Edinburgh Napier University offers 199 courses across 53 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,310 a year at Edinburgh Napier University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £6,810 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Edinburgh Napier University is higher in 6 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £28,500 three years after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. In Computing & IT, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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#601
THE World
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#57
Guardian UK
—
1964
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Edinburgh Napier University

University Centre Somerset

84.3%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

27.5%
No data

International

International student share

199
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
5

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.

Edinburgh Napier

70 countries · 27.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India30.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.3%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.2%
VS

University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    9 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.

    Edinburgh Napier University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Mechanical Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £21,120 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      5 courses

      Typical fee £21,120 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £21,120 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Psychology (General)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,220 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £21,120 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      1 course

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £22,290 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Adult Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,220 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,220 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Edinburgh Napier University

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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

    Edinburgh Napier University
    £20,310
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £6,810 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Edinburgh Napier University
    £20,540
    University Centre Somerset
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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.

    Edinburgh Napier University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      85%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      94%SatisfactionNo data

    • Chemical Engineering

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      79%SatisfactionNo data

    • Computing & IT

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      80%Satisfaction91%

    • Adult Nursing

      £28,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £28,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Edinburgh Napier University

    OAS Craiglockhart Scholarship

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

    WSP and Dodyk Scholarship

    £16,875

    Deadline: N/A

    Hong Kong Scholarship Trust

    £16,000

    Deadline: Apr 2027

    Carnegie Masters Grant

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Data and AI Scholarships with The Data Lab

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Edinburgh Napier University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Edinburgh Napier University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,310 a year at Edinburgh Napier University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £6,810 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 Edinburgh Napier University and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

    Is Edinburgh Napier University or University Centre Somerset better for Mechanical Engineering?

    Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Edinburgh Napier University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Edinburgh Napier University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Edinburgh Napier University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Edinburgh Napier University teaches 44 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography and 36 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Edinburgh Napier University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that Edinburgh Napier University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, History and Applied Computing.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Edinburgh Napier University199 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses