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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh · QS World #325

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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.

4/6

Heriot-Watt

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

2/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Heriot-Watt University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Heriot-Watt University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Heriot-Watt University and University Centre Weston both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Civil Engineering and Business & Management (General). Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,080 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £6,180 a year cheaper.

In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Heriot-Watt University is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

#325
QS World
—
#401
THE World
—
#41
Guardian UK
—
1821
Established
2009
No
Russell Group
No
—
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Heriot-Watt University

University Centre Weston

82%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.8%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

31.2%
No data

International

International student share

214
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

42
1

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.

Heriot-Watt

72 countries · 31.2% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.8%
  • 🇨🇳China17.1%
  • 🇫🇷France6.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%
VS

University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    6 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.

    Heriot-Watt University

    University Centre Weston

    • Building & Construction

      10 courses

      Typical fee £20,080 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Civil Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £25,810 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Business & Management (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £20,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £28,060 (PG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £29,990 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £25,480 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    Only at Heriot-Watt University

    Only at University Centre Weston

    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

    Heriot-Watt University
    £20,080
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £6,180 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Heriot-Watt University
    £24,180
    University Centre Weston
    No data

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

    Heriot-Watt University

    University Centre Weston

    • Business & Management (General)

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Heriot-Watt University

    International Merit Scholarship

    £500,000

    Deadline: N/A

    MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship

    £64,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

    £21,800

    Deadline: N/A

    Future Planner Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

    100%

    Deadline: May 2026

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Heriot-Watt University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is Heriot-Watt University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,080 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £6,180 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 Heriot-Watt University and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Is Heriot-Watt University or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Heriot-Watt University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Heriot-Watt University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at University Centre Weston?

    Heriot-Watt University teaches 42 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Chemistry and 34 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Heriot-Watt University?

    University Centre Weston teaches 10 subject areas that Heriot-Watt University does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology and 2 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Heriot-Watt University214 courses · 42 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses