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Gloucester
Paignton
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.
5/6
Hartpury
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Hartpury University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction.
Hartpury University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Hartpury University and University Centre South Devon both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Hartpury University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 1 and University Centre South Devon 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.
Hartpury University
University Centre South Devon
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.
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 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.
Hartpury University
University Centre South Devon
Animal Science
55 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Only at Hartpury University
Only at University Centre South Devon
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
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 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.
Hartpury University
University Centre South Devon
Animal Science
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction88%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,000Salary (3 years)£17,00092%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
University Centre South Devon
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Hartpury University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 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 Hartpury University and University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General).
Is Hartpury University or University Centre South Devon better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £17,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 90% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Hartpury University lists 107 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Hartpury University teaches 9 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Business & Management (General), Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation and 1 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Hartpury University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 15 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology and 7 more.
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